Pea

Brasilocypria pea

Peas are small green vegetables that grow in pods. They are tasty and full of vitamins. People like to eat peas in soups, salads, and other dishes.

Habitat: Gardens, Farms

Appearance

The Pea has delicate green vines that often climb using curly tendrils. Its small, butterfly-shaped flowers are typically white or purple, developing into swollen green pods containing round seeds. The overall plant has a lush, sprawling appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumArthropodaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusPisum

Pea

Interesting facts

A single pea pod can hold up to 10 or even more tiny peas!

Pea plants can grow surprisingly tall, sometimes over 6 feet high!

Peas are technically fruits, as they grow from a flower and contain seeds!

Some ancient civilizations ate peas over 9,000 years ago!

Special abilities

Pea can capture nitrogen from the air and enrich the soil, thanks to tiny helpful bacteria living in its roots.

Pea has special curly tendrils that grip onto supports, helping its vines climb high to reach more sunlight.

Measurements & details

Height: 30-180 cm
Spread: 30-60 cm
Flower Size: 1.5-3 cm
Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
Edible: Yes
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Annual
Pollination Method: Self

Ecological connections

symbiotic with

Rhizobium bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

fixes nitrogen in root nodules

eats

Humans

Homo sapiens

a major cultivated food crop

eaten by

Pea Midge

Contarinia pisi

larvae feed on developing pods

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

visits flowers for nectar

Traits

Nitrogen Fixing

Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.

Spring Blooming

Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.

Fruit Bearing

Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.

Edible

Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.

Also known as

Field PeaGarden Pea

Collections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Peas are safe to touch and eat when cooked, but avoid eating raw peas from the garden without checking with an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pea?

30-180 cm

How wide does Pea spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Pea?

1.5-3 cm

When does Pea bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Pea edible?

Yes

Is Pea toxic?

None

What is Pea's lifecycle?

Annual

How is Pea pollinated?

Self

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