Hoary Pea (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the genus Tephrosia having pinnate leaves and white or purplish flowers and flat hairy pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hoary pea is a perennial legume native to the southeastern United States and is often found in dry sandy areas.
- In the wild, the hoary pea can grow up to three feet tall and has a spread of around two feet.
- The hoary pea's pinnate leaves are typically made up of 15 to 25 leaflets that are a pale green color.
- The flowers of the hoary pea are white or purplish in color and are arranged in clusters at the end of the stems.
- The flat hairy pods of the hoary pea contain several seeds that are an important food source for many animals.