Snow Pea
Also known as: Chinese Peas; Mangetout; Sugar Pea
Description
The Snow Pea is a variety of Green Pea Legume that differs from the common Green Pea due to its soft, edible pod.
Botanical Name
Pisum sativum macrocarpum
The Snow Pea is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.
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