Meaning & use
Pisum sativum
The scientific name for the garden pea, a widely cultivated legume plant.
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Gregor Mendel used Pisum sativum to discover the basic laws of genetic inheritance.
Pisum sativum seeds are harvested fresh as green peas or dried for storage.
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Scientific names like Pisum sativum are always written in italics, with the genus capitalized.
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