Beach peas, Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi, Family: Fabaceae something green and handy to go along with the mussels, clams and Dungeness crab. Here found on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.   Below left, hard, dried peas must be simmered or boiled in water for about 20 minutes until tender. (Much More)

	Beach peas are also found in the Great Lakes area.  These discovered on the shore of Lake Superior, Superior Provincial Park near Wawa, Ontario at Gargantua Bay.   Peas are high in protein, B vitamins and vitamin A.