Monday 29 January 2024

Plants We Used To Use 286. Marsh pea

The young shoots and leaves of Marsh pea (Lathyrus palustris) can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a slightly sweet and nutty taste. This plant has also been used as a diuretic; laxative and a treatment for rheumatism and arthritis.

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