Pea

The pea (Pisum sativum) is an annual leguminous vegetable crop grown for its edible green seed. The pea is a cool-season vegetable that is typically planted in early spring and harvested in early summer. It is a highly nutritious vegetable, rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Peas are commonly used in various cuisines around the world, either fresh, frozen, or canned. The word "pea" is derived from the Latin word "pisum," which is also the scientific name for the genus. In Hebrew, the pea is known as פיסום (pisum). Other relevant translations include arveja in Spanish, pois in French, Erbse in German, and pisello in Italian. Peas are also a significant crop in agriculture, contributing to soil health through nitrogen fixation, a process facilitated by bacteria in the rhizosphere of the plant's roots.