Pea of Tutankhamen

Pisum sativum 'pea of tutankhamen'

Flower name
Pea of Tutankhamen
Scientific name
Pisum sativum 'pea of tutankhamen'
AliasPea of Tutankhamen, エンドウ
Place of originMesopotamia
Place of floweringField, Botanical Gardens
Flowering seasonMarch, April, May

What is Pea of Tutankhamen

Pea of Tutankhamen (scientific name: Pisum sativum 'Pea of Tutankhamen') is native to Mesopotamia and is an annual grass of the family Fabaceae. It is called mysterious peas. It is regarded as descendants of beans excavated from Tut King's (Tut King) grave. Red flowers are blooming, and after flowers a purple pod is formed. In the sheath there are about seven green beans that are the same as regular peas. A kind of fruit, beans are edible just like regular peas.

Common name: Pea of Tutankhamen, Scientific name: Pisum sativum 'Pea of Tutankhamen', also known as King Tut Purple Pea, Origin: Mesopotamia, flower color: red, pod color: purple, flower season: March to May, plant height: 200 to 300 cm, harvest period: anniversary (season from May to June).