Is a pea a vegetable or a fruit?
Q: Is a pea a vegetable or a fruit?
A: Although treated as a vegetable in cooking, a pea is botanically a fruit.
Q: What is the name of the legume used by Gregor Mendel in his work on genetics?
A: The legume used by Gregor Mendel in his work on genetics is the Pisum sativum.
Q: Are there other edible seeds from the Fabaceae family besides peas?
A: Yes, there are other edible seeds from the Fabaceae family, like the pigeon pea, the chickpea, the cowpea, and the seeds from several species of Lathyrus.
Q: What kind of plant is P. sativum?
A: P. sativum is an annual plant.
Q: When is P. sativum planted?
A: P. sativum is a cool season crop, planted in winter.
Q: What is the average weight of a pea?
A: The average pea weighs between 0.1 and 0.36 grams.
Q: Has P. sativum been cultivated for a long time?
A: Yes, P. sativum has been cultivated for thousands of years, and its cultivation has even been associated with the spread of Neolithic agriculture into Europe.
