Lathyrus odoratus
Sweet pea
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The Lathyrus odoratus plant species is found in S. Europe - Italy, Sicily and Crete. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet pea.

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Latin Name:  Lathyrus odoratus
Common Name:  Sweet pea
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The seed contains a toxin that is easily extractable in cold water or alcohol[114]. This toxin causes symptoms different to lathyrism (a disease of the nervous system caused by eating the seeds of certain members of this genus)[240]. Symptoms include reproduction failure and degenerative arthritis[240].
 
Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Not known

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