Characteristics of Pea
Peas consist of some characteristics which make them different from other species in the Plantae.
- Pea is a useful and cultivated plant that has been used by humans for a very long time.
- Peas should be grown in early spring or late summer.
- The seeds’ colors are green, yellow, white, or variegated.
- The temperature required for the development of peas is between 15-24°C.
- The pea plant’s required pH is between the range of 5.5 to 7.
- Peas should be grown in well-draining soil because they do not tolerate excessive moisture.
- Peas required sunlight or partial shade for fast development.
- Peas are an excellent source of vegetable protein, fiber, magnesium, as well as zinc.
Scientific Name of Pea
The scientific name of the Pea is Pisum sativum. Scientific names are names that represent organisms, which means that a scientific name consists of a genus and species of an organism. Pea was one of the first crops to be domesticated. The botanical name of the Pea is Pisum sativum which is a member of the family Fabaceae. Pea is a part of the legume that is grown for its edible seeds. The Pisum sativum species grow in pods and produce from the ovary of the pea flower and consist of seeds. All types of peas are used for culinary purposes.
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