What Sweet Peas Are Edible? Separating Safe Varieties from Toxic Lookalikes
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Despite their appealing name, the fragrant, flowering sweet peas of the *Lathyrus odoratus* variety are poisonous and not meant for consumption. Only specific types of garden peas (*Pisum sativum*), often colloquially referred to as sweet peas, are safely edible, making it crucial to understand the botanical distinction before you harvest.
