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RE: Foraging in Ontario - Wild peas
Legumes and the peas take some real work to sort out, I think. There are so many claims about some being good and others not being OK to eat, like the Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus). But deeper research pulls up contradictions. And there is such a difference between eating a meal or two and relying on that plant for a major part of a person's food.
But there are so many legumes that it's hard to make generalizations, too. It's incredible how diverse they are. Your post sure gives me some food for thought about working more with some legumes. Right now, the most common legumes I eat are Redbud flowers (Cercis spp.) and Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) flowers. You've given me some food for thought -- so thanks!
Well thank you for the learning experience, you're really a wealth of knowledge! I hope one day I can be as learned, but it's a journey to get there... one thing is for sure, legumes are great plants that can even be the size of trees like you mentioned! I will have to make a post about them soon, because I've enjoyed eating those (eastern redbud) flowers as well.. they're delicious. Thanks again for your informative comment posts, which are a very welcome addendum to my articles :)
You're welcome. I've been impressed with your posts. Especially because it's clear that you are really using these plants, not just copying information. There is more than any of us can learn in one lifetime about all the great things that wild plants can offer us!
It would be fun to do a Redbud Day, as a joint effort. I've got plenty of photos to use for a Redbud post any time. And I've chatted with @papa-pepper, who wants to do a Redbud post when his trees get their flowers down in Arkansas (it should be soon). If you want to join in, with a coordinated post of your own, that would be nice.