Garden pea, herbaceous annual plant in the family Fabaceae, grown virtually worldwide
for its edible seeds. Peas can be bought fresh, canned, or frozen, and dried peas
are commonly used in soups. Peas can be bought fresh, canned, or frozen, and dried
peas are commonly used in soups. Some varieties, including sugar peas and snow peas,
produce pods that are edible and are eaten raw or cooked like green beans; they are
popular in East Asian cuisines. The plants are fairly easy to grow, and the seeds
are a good source of protein and dietary fibre.
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