"Legume.--A pod; applied to the fruit of leguminous plants, such as the pea, &c." -Newman, 1850

Legume

"Legume.--A pod; applied to the fruit of leguminous plants, such as the pea, &c." -Newman, 1850

"Fruits adapted for dispersal by the shaking action of the wind: pea." -Bergen, 1896

Pea Fruit

"Fruits adapted for dispersal by the shaking action of the wind: pea." -Bergen, 1896

An illustration of a pea pod.

Pea Pod

An illustration of a pea pod.

An illustration of a pea pod.

Pea Pod

An illustration of a pea pod.

A seed pod, such as in peas.

Pod

A seed pod, such as in peas.

The small pea pod pictured is opened with two seeds developed. There are also the remains of two unfertilized ovules.

Small Pea Pod

The small pea pod pictured is opened with two seeds developed. There are also the remains of two unfertilized…