Pisum sativum
Definition
Noun 1. A plant species: The scientific name for the common garden pea plant, an annual herb cultivated for its edible seeds (peas) which are typically consumed fresh, frozen, or canned, as opposed to being dried like split peas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The botanist identified the vine as Pisum sativum.
- For our experiment, we will grow two varieties of Pisum sativum.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/formal contexts: Used primarily in botanical, agricultural, or formal scientific writing to specify the exact species.
- Gregor Mendel's famous experiments on heredity were conducted using Pisum sativum.
Variants and Related Words
- Garden pea: The common name for plants and seeds of .
- Pea plant: A general term for the plant.
- Pea (noun): The edible seed produced by the plant.
Synonyms
- Garden pea plant
- Common pea
Noun
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plant producing peas usually eaten fresh rather than dried
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