English Pea (Pisum sativum 'Green Arrow')

The English Pea (Pisum sativum), including the variety ‘Green Arrow,’ originated in the **Mediterranean region and the Near East.**

While it’s called “English Pea,” the name is more about its popularization and cultivation in England. Its true origins are traced back to:

* **The Mediterranean Basin:** Archaeological evidence suggests the earliest cultivation of peas occurred in this region.
* **The Near East:** This includes areas like modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. Wild pea varieties are still found in these areas.

So, while ‘Green Arrow’ is a modern cultivar, its genetic lineage traces back to the Mediterranean and the Near East.