black pea

8.9

A plant that lives for more than one year with leaves that turn black when dry

noun

: guisante negro

After harvesting, the leaves of the black pea turn a distinctive black shade as they dry.

Examples

Botanists collected black pea samples during their field trip across the Mediterranean region.
The black pea is often grown for ornamental purposes in cottage gardens.
The black pea plant thrives in sunny areas.
Many gardeners prefer black peas for their unique color.
After harvesting, the leaves of the black pea turn a distinctive black shade as they dry.
The black pea plant thrives in sunny areas, making it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Many gardeners prefer black pea plants for their unique foliage that adds interest to their gardens.

Synonyms

Lathyrus niger

vsblack pea

Specialized

9.9

A perennial plant from Europe and North Africa whose leaves turn black when dried

is the common name used instead of the scientific name

Surface Forms

black pea singular

black peas plural

Morphology

black + pea

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'black' (color) modifying 'pea' (a plant/seed), so the meaning of a pea that is black or has blackened foliage is directly derivable from the constituents. The pattern is a common, cross-linguistic descriptive construction, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand it.

Etymology

The name black pea comes from how the plant looks. The word pea refers to its small round seeds and the word black describes how its leaves 'turn black' when they dry, so the name means a plant known for its dark, dried leaves.