Scientific name: pisum sativum
Scientific name: prunus persica
The peak of a mountain is its highest point. The top of anything may also be called its peak. Anyone or anything that is at the high or best point is also called a peak, for example "he was in peak physical condition" or "she was at the peak of her career".
Scientific name: arachis hypogea
The peanut is not a true not and, in fact, related to the pea - they are both legumes. Peanuts develop in a pod, like peas, with 1-4 peanuts in each pod. The pods force themselves underground to mature. Peanuts are usually sold in shops removed from their shell, roasted and salted. Peanuts are also frequently ground into a fine paste called peanut butter which is good to eat on sandwiches with jam or jelly.
Some people get a violent allergic reaction to eating peanuts, called anaphylactic shock, which can kill them. As this allergy is more common in children and more children each year are being found to have it, peanuts are often banned in schools.
The peanuts in the picture are unopened, still in their shells.
Pis forPeanut butter
Peanut butter is a spread made from ground, roasted peanuts, with a little salt and oil added. Peanut butter is delicious on sandwiches.
Scientific name: pyrus communis
The pear is the fruit of the pear tree. Pear trees are small deciduous trees growing to around 5-12 metres high. Pears may be green or yellow. Pears are closely related to apples but are softer, juicier and a different shape. You can eat all of the pear except the core in the middle, which is full of seeds.
Pearls are made inside the shells of mollusks like clams and oysters. They are usually round, and have a soft, translucent glow to them. Pearls have been made into jewellery for thousands of years.
