sea pea

Thân thiện

A sea pea grows on a sandy beach with purple flowers.

Definition

Noun: 1. A wild pea plant of coastal areas: A hardy, perennial plant (Lathyrus japonicus) found on seashores in the northern temperate zone. It is characterized by tough, extensive roots, purple flowers, and an ability to bind sand, helping to stabilize dunes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sea pea is a vital plant for preventing coastal erosion.
  • We saw the purple flowers of the sea pea growing along the beach.
  • Botanists study the sea pea for its remarkable sand-binding properties.

Advanced Usage

• Ecological Role: The term is often used in environmental and botanical contexts to describe a species important for dune stabilization and coastal ecosystem health.
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting native species like the sea pea.

Variants and Related Words

• Beach Pea: A common alternative name for the same species ().
• Lathyrus japonicus: The scientific (Latin) name for the sea pea.

Synonyms

• Beach pea
• Sand pea (less common)
• Coastal vetchling (descriptive)

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to a particular wild plant species adapted to coastal environments. It is not a general term for any pea found near the sea.
• Its primary defining characteristics are its habitat (northern temperate seashores), flower color (purple), and ecological function (sand binder).

Học thuật

Noun

1. wild pea of seashores of north temperate zone having tough roots and purple flowers and useful as a sand binder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• beach pea
• Lathyrus maritimus
• Lathyrus japonicus