snow pea

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The snow pea is a variety of pea (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) known for its flat, edible pods. These pods are often eaten raw or cooked, particularly in East Asian cuisines. Snow peas are closely related to snap peas, which also have edible pods.123

Pea plants are herbaceous annuals that are grown worldwide for their edible seeds and pods. They are a good source of protein and dietary fiber. The plants have climbing stems with tendrils and produce butterfly-shaped flowers. The pods contain seeds that can be green, yellow, white, or variegated.2

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…varieties, including sugar peas and snow peas, produce pods that are edible and are eaten raw or cooked like green beans; they are popular in East Asian cuisines. The plants are fairly easy to grow, and the seeds are a good source of protein and dietary fibre.
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…varieties, including sugar peas and snow peas, produce pods that are edible and are eaten raw or cooked like green beans; they are popular in East Asian cuisines. The plants are fairly easy to grow, and the seeds are a good source of protein and dietary fibre.
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