Yeah, I think I'd pass on trying to eat this one. Might be fun to grow just as an ornamental.

The Wikipedia article on L. sativus says that consumption can cause a degenerative neuromuscular condition that results in lower body paralysis. I'm sure eating a small quantity of it just to try might be OK, but I really could do without the ending up in a wheelchair part - lol.

"degenerative neuromuscular condition that results in lower body paralysis" - yikes! Serious business. I've never heard of this plant before where did you come across it @ vtguitargirl?

I'll stick with the standards for now :)