Pisum Sativum Arvense (Noun)
Meaning
Variety of pea plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa and widely grown especially for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pisum sativum arvense is a hardy perennial pea that can tolerate poor soil and dry conditions.
- Farmers in the Mediterranean region have been growing Pisum sativum arvense as a cover crop for centuries.
- Pisum sativum arvense is often used as a nurse crop to protect young trees and other sensitive plants from wind and erosion.
- In North Africa, Pisum sativum arvense is an important source of forage for livestock during the dry summer months.
- Researchers are studying the genetic diversity of Pisum sativum arvense to identify new traits that could improve crop yields and drought tolerance.