What is Field Pea?
Field Pea, known botanically as *Pisum sativum arvense*, is an annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae or leguminosae family. Field Pea (Latin: Pisum sativum arvense, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Field Pea, known botanically as *Pisum sativum arvense*, is an annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae or leguminosae family. Field Pea (Latin: Pisum sativum arvense, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Field Pea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Field Pea is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AFG, ALB, ALG, BUL, COR, and CYP. Field Pea thrives in full sun and prefers moist, light to medium soil.
Field Pea grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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