Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus maritimus)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

May be known as Lathyrus japonicus maritima.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — The immature seeds are eaten raw or cooked like peas.; Mature seeds are cooked or sprouted and used in salads.; A delightful vegetable.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Shingle beaches and sand dunes. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)