noun
Refers to the flowering plant Lathyrus odoratus, known for its fragrant blossoms.
See also: スイートピー
庭にじゃこうえんどうが咲いている。
Sweet peas are blooming in the garden.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Common loanword for sweet pea; じゃこうえんどう is the native Japanese term, less frequently used.
From 麝香 (jakō, 'musk') + 豌豆 (endō, 'pea'), referring to the flower's musky fragrance.