The Pea Family
Fabaceae
Fun Fact: Peas are considered one of the oldest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence of their domestication dating back to the late Neolithic period.
Plants in the Pea Family share these traits:
-Flowers have “Banner, wings, and keel”
–Pea-like pods, often with pinnate leaves
Learn more about the Pea Family
Pea Family Portrait by Wendy Hollender (Buy it here)
Plants depicted in this Plant Family Portrait:
- Arachis hypogaea – Peanut
- Cercis canadensis – Eastern Redbud
- Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
- Dolichos lablab – Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean
- Lathyrus oleraceus – Shelling Pea
- Lupinus polyphyllus – Lupine
- Phaseolus vulgaris – Dragon’s Tongue Bean
- Phaseolus vulgaris – Provider Green Bean
- Pisum sativum – Sugar Snap Pea
- Robinia pseudoacacia – Black Locust
- Thermopsis californica – False Lupine
- Wisteria sinensis – Wisteria or Chinese Wisteria
My goal with this series of Plant Family Portraits is to deepen people’s awareness of plants and gain an understanding of plant details. An appreciation for biodiversity is an important part of our wellbeing. May we all delight in nature’s fascinating architecture and colors, appreciate our environment, and how precious it is to protect.
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