Wild pea: 1 definition

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Wild pea means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Wild pea in English is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria sagittalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crotalaria tuerckheimii var. tuerckheimii (among others).

2) Wild pea is also identified with Pisum sativum It has the synonym Lathyrus oleraceus Lam. (etc.).

3) Wild pea is also identified with Vigna adenantha It has the synonym Phaseolus adenanthus G. Mey. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1905)
· Cytologia (1993)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Nucleus (1982)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Wild pea, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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