"sea pea" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sea peas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sea pea (plural sea peas)
  1. A variety of pea ( Lathyrus japonicus) found on beaches. Categories (lifeform): Fabeae tribe plants Synonyms: beach pea

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