Slenderstem Peavine (Lathyrus palustris)

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

Lathyrus palustris is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. 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. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. The fully grown seeds are shelled and cooked as a vegetable. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young leaves and stems - cooked. — The fully grown seeds are shelled and cooked as a vegetable.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; Young leaves and stems - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Fens and damp places in grass or bushes,. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)