pigeon pea
A legume (Cajanus cajan) cultivated in tropical regions; the name is usually written in katakana.
Pigeon peas are widely cultivated in tropical regions.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is normally written in kana.
The name キマメ (木豆) literally means 'tree bean', referring to the plant's woody stem and bean-like pods. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.