Field Pea (Noun)
Meaning 1
Coarse small-seeded pea often used as food when young and tender.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 2
Variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Seed of the field pea plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field pea is a cool-season legume that is often grown as a cover crop to provide a source of nitrogen for subsequent crops.
- Field pea seed is typically sown in the early spring or late summer/early fall, depending on the specific variety and intended use.
- The field pea seed contains a moderate amount of protein and is often used as a feed supplement for livestock.
- Researchers have been working to develop new varieties of field pea seed that are more resistant to disease and pests.
- Field pea seed can be used as a nutritious and versatile ingredient in a variety of human food products, including soups, stews, and salads.