Understanding the Dangers: What are the side effects of eating sweet peas?
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The vibrant and fragrant ornamental sweet pea, known botanically as *Lathyrus odoratus*, is not a harmless garden vegetable, but a toxic plant with poisonous seeds. Many people mistake this flowering climber for its edible cousin, the garden pea, putting themselves at risk of adverse health effects, particularly if large quantities are consumed over time.
