Sweet Pea

Biological Name:

Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet-Pea)

Natural Habitat:

Sweet-Pea: Moist, well-drained soil in fields, gardens, and along roadsides in temperate regions worldwide.

Description:

Sweet-Pea also known as Lathyrus is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is an annual herb that can grow up to six feet tall and it has small oval-shaped leaves and small pink or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is known for its sweet pea-like aroma and it is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does calling someone sweet pea mean?
A: (colloquial) A term of endearment for something sweet or lovely; a child or an intimate partner, for example.
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Q: Where does the term sweet pea come from?
A: Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) name derives the Greek word lathyros meaning pea and the Latin word odoratus, meaning fragrant.
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Q: What is another name for a sweet pea?
A: Sweet peaGenus:LathyrusSpecies:L. odoratusBinomial nameLathyrus odoratus L.
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Q: What does it mean when a girl calls you a bean?
A: Bean means Fit. Good Looking and a Sort. Basically Sexy.
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Q: What does Hoppin mean in slang?
A: : intensely active : busy. they kept us hopping. : extremely angry.
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Q: What does peas mean in slang?
A: Peas’ is ‘p’s’, as in either pence or pounds. Therefore, it roughly translates as “He’s making barely any money”.
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Q: What does bean means in slang?
A: A bean means ecstasy (MDMA) or a pill. A bean can sometimes used to reference someone who is being stupid. The term “Bean” has been used by Kodak Black, Nav, Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, Juice WRLD, Shoreline Mafia and many more rappers.
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Q: What is sweet pea used for?
A: Sweet Peas are grown for their beautiful ruffled flowers in shades of pastels, blues, and bi-colors. Many varieties are fragrant making them a desirable cut flower. Sweet Peas have a long history of cultivation and breeding for both the home gardener and the florist trade.
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Q: Do sweet peas raise blood sugar?
A: The fiber and protein content of peas is thought to help slow digestion, which, in turn, can help smooth out blood sugar levels after eating. Peas also rank low on the glycemic index scale, with a glycemic index of 22.
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Q: Can sweet pea be eaten raw?
A: Garden peas are sometimes called sweet peas or English peas. The pods are firm and rounded, but you must shell them, remove the peas inside, then discard the pods before eating. The peas are sweet and may be eaten raw or cooked; these are the peas you typically see canned or in the freezer section.
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Q: Do sweet peas have any health benefits?
A: Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Q: Why are sweet peas so popular?
A: Pretty and Perfumed. A common addition to a beautiful bouquet, and a flower which has always been in fashion, Sweet Peas smother any space with stunning tones and sensational scents. This ranges from delicate sweet blooms to strong fragranced varieties. Select the long-stemmed plants to enjoy their scent in your home.
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Q: Are sweet peas a Superfood?
A: Peas contain heart-friendly minerals including magnesium, potassium and calcium and are also rich in antioxidant nutrients like vitamin C, as well as phytonutrients including carotenoids and flavonols which are heart protective and support cardiovascular function.
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Q: Does sweet pea come back every year?
A: Perennial sweet peas: Perennial sweet peas come back year after year. You do not need to replant them after the growing season ends, and they will continue to grow for a longer period of time.
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Q: Is sweet pea invasive?
A: Annual sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are the single-season beauties we know and love. In many areas of North America, the perennial sweet pea (L. latifolius) is an invasive problem, clogging open fields and roadsides. It looks pretty until you realize it’s crowding out other plants and acting like a thug.
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Q: How long do sweet pea plants last?
A: Sweet peas are a summer flowering annual. This means that they germinate, grow, flower, set seed and die all in one year and have to be re-grown each year.
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Q: How do I keep my sweet peas flowering?
A: Lack of flowers can also sometimes be a result of too much nitrogen fertiliser, which produces tall, leafy plants but no flowers. To overcome this, feed the sweet peas with either a high phosphorus feed or some bone meal.
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Q: What month do you plant sweet peas?
A: when to plant sweet peas. Sow sweet pea seeds between October and April. For best results aim for late October/November or late February/March as temperatures and light levels are less than ideal in midwinter. Sweet peas can also be sown direct into the ground in April or May.
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Q: Can you grow sweet peas in pots?
A: Sweet peas thrive in pots. Choose a rich peat free potting compost and mix in loam-based compost to provide extra water retention. Firm in the compost well.
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Q: Can sweet peas survive over winter?
A: Fall-sown sweet peas should be kept in their cold frame or greenhouse to overwinter. While you don’t want to mollycoddle seedlings too much (cool temperatures will keep plants stocky and sturdy) they won’t appreciate being repeatedly frozen, so add extra protection in frosty weather.
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Q: What kind of vegetable is a sweet pea?
A: They are actually a part of the legume family, which consists of plants that produce pods with seeds inside. Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peanuts are also all legumes. If you’d like to give this legume a try in your garden, grab some Lincoln Shell Sweet Peas and follow our quick and easy growing guide!
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Q: Which part of sweet pea do we eat?
A: Sweet peas, or sugar snap peas are heavier and thicker than than snow peas and deliciously sweet. Both peas and pod are edible on these tender veggies. Sweet peas tend to be about 2-3 inches long and grow on a climbing plant.
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Q: Are sweet peas a healthy vegetable?
A: Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other nutrients, such as vitamins A and B and coumestrol, help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Q: What does sweet pea taste like?
A: Sweet peas produce pods with peas inside them, and these are peas are poisonous, but only present a low toxicity hazard to humans. From reports of a gardener I spoke to who accidentally ate them, they taste bitter when eaten fresh, but when cooked the bitterness goes away but they don’t have much flavour.
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Q: Can dogs eat sweet peas?
A: Here’s the caveat: Sweet peas should always be avoided. Sweet peas contain a toxin called aminopropionitrile, which can cause weakness, lethargy, seizures and even death. Even a single sweet pea contains enough aminopropionitrile to make your dog seriously ill.
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About the author

Samuel is a gardening professional and enthusiast who has spent over 20 years advising homeowners and farm owners on weed identification, prevention and removal. He has an undergraduate degree in plant and soil science from Michigan State University.