Ameer

Early maturing shelling pea. Spindly, medium-sized plants reach 2-2.5 feet tall and have few leaves. One pod per peduncle. Low productivity. Pods are straight, green, and 2-3 inches long. 6-8 peas per pod. Fair eating qualities: slightly sweet, a little dry, and somewhat astringent. Medium sized berries. White flowers. Blue--green, round seeds. This accession matches the description of Ameer listed in the Harris Seed catalogue from 1903. SSE Accession # 115163