Asparagus Pea (Noun)
Meaning
Sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Tetragonolobus purpureus, commonly known as asparagus pea, features pale pink flowers that grow up to 6 mm long.
- In early spring, sow seeds of asparagus pea about 4-5 cm deep for warmer and faster growth.
- Dwarf varieties of asparagus pea are great for small gardens, where they can grow about 1.5 to 2 feet long.
- Gardeners who love unusual edible pods can add the asparagus pea to their summer gardens.
- This legume is sometimes confused with a real pea but is in fact an asparagus pea due to its different characteristics.