Davidii Wild Pea (Lathyrus davidii)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lathyrus davidii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young seedpod - cooked. Young plant, including the inflorescence - cooked and used as a potherb or added to soups etc. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; Young seedpod - cooked.; Young plant, including the inflorescence - cooked and used as a potherb or added to soups etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and thickets all over Japan. Hill slopes, forest sides and bush-woods, usually at altitudes lower than 1800 metres in northern China. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)