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Grass Pea (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • In Europe, the grass pea is a popular annual legume crop grown primarily for animal forage due to its high nutritional value.
  • Grass pea seeds, also known as moti or matar, have been a part of Indian cuisine for centuries and are commonly used in various traditional recipes.
  • Despite its toxicity concerns, the grass pea remains an essential crop in many parts of the world, particularly in regions where stock feed is scarce and alternative options are limited.
  • Indian households often rely on grass pea seeds as a nutritious and affordable ingredient in their daily meals, especially during times of economic hardship.
  • Farmers in several European countries cultivate grass pea as a rotational crop to improve soil health and control pests, with its seeds being used as supplementary feed for livestock.

Synonyms

  • Lathyrus Sativus
  • Indian Pea
  • Khesari
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