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island pea
Scientific Name: Christia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, located on North Carolina's Pea Island, is a coastal barrier island that forms part of the Outer Banks. Established in 1937 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife, it encompasses 6,000 acres and stretches 13 miles along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The refuge is particularly significant for the protection of migratory waterfowl.
Distribution and Habitat
- Pea Island is a barrier island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
- The refuge is located on the north end of Hatteras Island.
Ecological Role
- The refuge provides a haven for over 360 species of birds, especially migratory waterfowl.
- Pea Island is part of a shifting barrier island system, highlighting the dynamic nature of its environment.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The refuge is crucial for the conservation of various bird species, including wading, shore, and upland birds.
Resources and Further Information
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- National Wildlife Refuge System
Sea Island Red Pea
The Sea Island Red Pea is an heirloom variety of field pea with a significant culinary and historical connection to the dish Hoppin' John. The first professional rice farmers that engaged in colonial rice production were Italian canal farmers in the Sea Islands just South of Charleston.
Quirky Facts
- The old English rhyme "Pease Porridge Hot" is linked to the oldest form of food related to field peas.