Fabaceae Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Sea Peavine
Eskimo, Inupiat - Drug, Poison
Use documented by:
Jones, Anore, 1983, Nauriat Niginaqtuat = Plants That We Eat, Kotzebue, Alaska. Maniilaq Association Traditional Nutrition Program, page 141
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Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Scientific name: Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi
USDA symbol: LAJAM (
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Common names: Sea Peavine
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Eskimo, Inupiat
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Peas considered poisonous.
RECRD: 12033 id: 19702