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Pisum sativum and Lathyrus sativus are not the same plant. Pisum sativum’s Lathyrus name is “Lathyrus oleraceus”

Lathyrus sativus is also referred to as the “white pea”. Because it’s white.

I know sativus and sativum look the same but that doesn’t mean they are the same plant.

Here’s an article with photos of Lathyrus sativus. [1]

If I may inquire, are you from india? If so, then yes, you probably do have to be more aware of the peas you are eating. From the articles I can find it sounds like Lathyrus sativus is banned in india but still somewhat commonly sold. That’s not the case where I’m at in the US. You cannot accidentally get Lathyrus sativus here because nobody is selling it.

[1] https://india.mongabay.com/2019/05/toxic-debate-rages-on-ove...




Hmm, I could be wrong... Let me check it.

Yep. The International Plant Names lists 33 synonims for Pisum sativum L. and 16 for Lathyrus sativus L. and none of them coincide. Botanical names are changing all the time, and is not straightforward sometimes.

So you were right and I was wrong. I stand corrected. Thank you for getting me out of my mistake.




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