Pea
Pea (Pisum sativum)
Pea (pronunciation: /piː/), scientifically known as Pisum sativum, is a small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow.
Etymology
The term "pea" originated from the Latin word pisum, which is the term for the pea plant. This Latin term was borrowed into English as "pease", and was later shortened to "pea".
Description
Peas are most commonly green, occasionally golden yellow, or infrequently purple. The plants are annuals, meaning they have a life cycle that lasts only one year. They have hollow stems and the leaves are compound with paired leaflets and a terminal tendril.
Nutritional Value
Peas are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, thiamine (B1), iron and phosphorus. They are also rich in protein, carbohydrate and fibre and low in fat.
Related Terms
- Legume: A plant in the family Fabaceae, or a fruit or seed of such a plant. Peas are a type of legume.
- Pulse (legume): The edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Peas are a type of pulse.
- Pod: A type of fruit produced by many flowering plants, including peas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pea
- Wikipedia's article - Pea
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