Orders mailed out as time allows. Thanks for your understanding and patience. NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Unfortunately we are no longer sending seeds internationally at this time. Apologies for the inconvenience but the international paperwork has become too unpredictable and difficult to navigate.
Grass Peas (Horse Lentils) look like large angular grey green lentils. The plants are pretty with their finely divided leaves and blue flowers. Cook like a dry pea. However, eaten in large quantities the neurotoxin present can be harmful, causing Lathyrism (paralysis of lower extremities). Main purpose is as a nitrogen fixing plant for soil health.
Lathyrus sativus
Lathyrus
