grass pea

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests grass pea plants in a sunny field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A leguminous plant: "grass pea" refers to an annual European plant (Lathyrus sativus) cultivated as a forage crop. Its seeds are used for human consumption in some regions, such as India, and as animal feed elsewhere.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer planted grass pea to improve the soil and provide forage for his cattle.
  • In some parts of India, grass pea seeds are ground into flour for making traditional breads.

Advanced Usage

• As a dual-purpose crop: The term "grass pea" is used in agricultural contexts to describe a plant that serves both as a source of livestock fodder and, in certain cultures, as a pulse for human nutrition, despite concerns over potential neurotoxins if consumed in large quantities.
  • Research focuses on developing safer varieties of grass pea to prevent lathyrism.

Variants and Related Words

• Lathyrus sativus (n): The scientific botanical name for the grass pea plant.
• Chickling vetch (n): Another common name for the grass pea.
• Khesari dal (n): A name used in South Asia for the seeds of the grass pea, particularly when used as a lentil.

Synonyms

• Chickling pea: Another common name for the same plant.
• Blue sweet pea: A name sometimes used, referring to the plant's flowers.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary meaning of "grass pea" is the specific plant . It is not typically used in a general sense to refer to other types of peas or grasses. Its usage is largely confined to agricultural, botanical, and specific culinary contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. European annual grown for forage; seeds used for food in India and for stock elsewhere

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Indian pea
• khesari
• Lathyrus sativus