Pea

The pea was one of the first pulses cultivated by man. It is one of the eight neolithic founder crops, which were plant species that were domesticated by early farmers in the Fertile Crescent region. There are many types of peas, with different shape and colors, but all belong to the species Pisum sativum.

Names

Scientific
   Pisum sativum
English
   Field pea
   Pea
Dutch
   Blauwschokker
   Doperwt
   Erwt
   Gele erwt
   Grauwe erwt
   Kapucijnerwt
   Kreukerwt
   Schokker
   Schokkererwt
   Suikererwt
   Vale erwt
   Velderwt
Spanish
   Alverja
   Chicaro
   Guisantes
French
   Pois
Italian
   Pisello

Taxonomy

Order
   Fabales
Family
   Fabaceae
Genus
   Pisum
Species
   Pisum sativum (Pea)

Crop categories

Cool temperate crops
Legumes
Major crops
Mediterranean crops
Podded vegetables
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Vegetables

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