Fabaceae Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi

Sea Peavine

Eskimo, Alaska - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Anderson, J. P., 1939, Plants Used by the Eskimo of the Northern Bering Sea and Arctic Regions of Alaska, American Journal of Botany 26:714-16, page 715

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Scientific name: Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi
USDA symbol: LAJAM (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sea Peavine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Alaska
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Roasted seeds used to make coffee.

RECRD: 20022 id: 19701

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