Are Sweet Peas Safe for Humans? Separating Myth from Fact
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Despite their appealing name and beautiful, fragrant flowers, ornamental sweet peas are not safe for human consumption. All parts of the ornamental sweet pea plant (Lathyrus odoratus), especially the seeds, are toxic to humans and animals. The confusion often arises because they are not the same as the edible green peas (Pisum sativum) found in vegetable gardens and grocery stores.
