Singletary Pea (Noun)
Meaning
A weak-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The singletary pea is often used as a cover crop in the southern United States due to its ability to thrive in mild winters.
- Singletary pea has been a long-established crop in the southern United States, particularly in regions with mild winters.
- Farmers in the southern United States commonly cultivate singletary pea as a pasture crop for livestock.
- The weak-stemmed nature of the singletary pea makes it an ideal crop for areas with limited support structures.
- In the Mediterranean region, singletary pea can be found growing wild, but it is also cultivated for its value as a cover and pasture crop.