BEACH PEA
(Lathyrus japonicus)
A.K.A.
Sea Pea, Beach Pea, Circumpolar Pea, Sea Vetchling
Lathyrus japonicus is a legume native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, North and South America.
It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing trailing stems to 50-80 cm long, typically on sand and gravel storm beaches. The leaves are waxy glaucous green, 5-10 cm long, pinnate, with 2-5 pairs of leaflets, the terminal leaflet usually replaced by a twining tendril. The flowers are 14-22 mm broad, with a dark purple standard petal and paler purple wing and keel petals; they are produced in racemes of 2-7 together.
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It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing trailing stems to 50-80 cm long, typically on sand and gravel storm beaches. The leaves are waxy glaucous green, 5-10 cm long, pinnate, with 2-5 pairs of leaflets, the terminal leaflet usually replaced by a twining tendril. The flowers are 14-22 mm broad, with a dark purple standard petal and paler purple wing and keel petals; they are produced in racemes of 2-7 together.
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The unusually extensive native range is explained by the ability of the seeds to remain viable while floating in sea water for up to 5 years, enabling the seeds to drift nearly worldwide. Germination occurs when the hard outer seed coat is abraded by waves on sand and gravel.
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Toxic Principle:
They contain β-oxalyl-L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid, which can cause paralysis. Consider all parts toxic.
They contain β-oxalyl-L-α,β-diaminopropionic acid, which can cause paralysis. Consider all parts toxic.
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Poisoning Symptoms include:
Paralysis
Poisoning Symptoms include:
Paralysis
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