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Old 26-07-2008, 01:13 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default beans vs peas
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:05:56 -0700 (PDT), Simon
wrote:

Just curious. What is the difference between "Beans" and "peas"? is
there a biological distinction? or just a linguistic/interchangeable
difference?

thanks,
Simon


Different.
Beans are of the genus Phaseolus, bush beans are Phaseolus vulgaris,
pole beans Phaseolus limensus.
Peas are of the genus Pisum.
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