Description

Pisum sativum (Pea, 2n = 14) is the second most important grain legume in the world after common bean and is an important green vegetable. It is a valuable source of dietary proteins, mineral nutrients, complex starch and fibers with demonstrated health benefits. For example, immunity-enhancing, anti-cancer, and intestines freeing.

Scientific classitication

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Pisum

Common Name

pea

Reference

Kreplak, J., Madoui, MA., Cápal, P. et al. A reference genome for pea provides insight into legume genome evolution. Nat Genet 51, 1411–1422 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-019-0480-1