pisum

[ˈpaɪsəm]

pisum Definition

a genus of herbaceous annual or perennial vines in the family Fabaceae, with edible seeds.

Using pisum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pisum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pisum sativum is commonly known as the garden pea.

  • Example

    Pisum fulvum is a wild relative of the garden pea.

  • Example

    Pisum abyssinicum is a type of field pea grown in Ethiopia.

pisum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pisum

  • pea plant
  • pea vine
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Summary: pisum in Brief

The term 'pisum' [ˈpaɪsəm] refers to a genus of herbaceous vines in the family Fabaceae, with edible seeds. Examples include Pisum sativum, commonly known as the garden pea, and Pisum abyssinicum, a type of field pea grown in Ethiopia.