What is another word for field-pea plant?
Pronunciation: [fˈiːldpˈiː plˈant] (IPA) 
The field-pea plant is also known as the Southern pea, cowpea, black-eye pea, crowder pea, and stock pea. It is a legume that is commonly grown in the southern United States and is a staple food in African and Caribbean cuisine. The Southern pea got its nickname "cowpea" because it was once used as a protein source for cattle. Black-eye pea is another common name for the field-pea plant because of the characteristic black eye on one end of the pea. Crowder pea refers to the peas being crowded in the pod, resulting in a squarish shape. Stock pea refers to its use in feeding stock animals. These synonyms reveal the widespread use and importance of the field-pea plant as a food source and animal feed.
