Sea Island red pea

Sea Island red pea
Diversity among Sea Island red pea phenotypes displayed.
SpeciesVigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.
Cultivar group'Unguiculata'
CultivarSea Island red pea
Marketing namesSapelo island red peas, Sapelo red pea and Geechee red peas
OriginSapelo Island and the Sea Islands

Sea Island red pea is an heirloom landrace of cowpea from the Gullah corridor of the Sea Islands. They are an integral part of Gullah cuisine and have been listed on the Ark of Taste.

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