Seagrass meadows, such as this one composed of turtle grass and manatee grass, are an important shallow water habitat. Seagrasses get their energy from photosynthesisâconverting sunlight into energyâand so must live in shallow water touched by the sun.
The mung bean (Vigna radiata), alternatively known as the moong bean, green gram, or mung Sanskrit à¤®à¥à¤¦à¥à¤ / mudga, is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in India, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.
Snow, snap, and garden peas are all climbing plants and members of the legume family, but there are subtle differences between the three. Here's a guide on what they look and taste like, plus a few recipes to get you cooking with all three. Snow Peas. Snow peas are also known as Chinese pea pods since they are often used in stir-fries. They are flat with very small peas inside; the whole pod is edible, although the tough strings along the edges are usually removed before eating. Snow peas are mildly flavored and can be served raw or cooked.