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Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus maritimus) is a perennial legume that thrives in light to medium soil types and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions. Beach Pea (Latin: Lathyrus japonicus maritimus, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Beach Pea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Beach Pea is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ALU, BLT, BGM, CAL, DEN, and GER. Beach Pea thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Beach Pea grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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