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Pisum sativum
PeaVine
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.