Which Sweet Peas Are Toxic

With the growing interest in edible flowers, it is very important to be specific with the name. Although garden peas, (Pisum sativum) such as English peas, edible podded peas and snow peas are edible, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are poisonous – especially the flowers and seeds.

Are sweet pea flowers toxic to humans?

Symptoms: Accidental ingestion does not result in poisoning. However eating large quantities of seed for weeks to months can result in a paralytic syndrome. Symptoms can include paralysis, slow and weak pulse, breathing difficulty and convulsions.

Are perennial sweet peas poisonous?

The only slight drawback with these beautiful flowers is they have very little scent – unlike annual Sweet Peas. … Under no circumstances should the seed or seed pods (which look similar to edible garden peas) be eaten as they are poisonous.