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

Sea Peavine

Iroquois - Food, Vegetable

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: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Stalks eaten as greens in spring.

RECRD: 44191 id: 19704

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