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Pisum sativum

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Pea is a pulse or fodder crop, but the word often refers to the seed or sometimes the pod of this flowering plant species. Peas are eaten as a vegetable.

FamilyFabaceae
GenusLathyrus
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Pisum sativum.

Historical Background

Pea is a pulse or fodder crop, but the word often refers to the seed or sometimes the pod of this flowering plant species. Peas are eaten as a vegetable.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Pea has cultural context that is still being expanded.