Cowpea: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Vigna unguiculata • black-eyed bean • black-eyed pea • southern pea • China bean

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Fresh green cowpea pods (Vigna unguiculata) spilling out of a reusable cotton shopping bag onto a wooden surface.

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