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Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a perennial vine and herb native to regions including the Aleutian Islands, California, Connecticut, and parts of Europe and Asia such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Korea, and various areas in Chin… Beach Pea (Latin: Lathyrus japonicus) 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 native to ALU, BLT, BGM, CAL, CHN, and CHS. Beach Pea thrives in light to medium soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5, preferring areas that are dry to moist.
Beach Pea grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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