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

Sea Peavine

Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1910, Iroquois Uses of Maize and Other Food Plants, Albany, NY. University of the State of New York, page 93

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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: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Stalks cooked as greens and used for rheumatism.

RECRD: 44198 id: 19703

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