Editing Cowpea (section)

== Characteristics ==

Cowpea exhibits a wide range of growth habits, including erect, semierect, and climbing forms, with heights varying from 20 cm to over 2 meters<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpea</ref><ref>https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_viun.pdf</ref>. The plant thrives in warm temperatures, ideally around 30°C, and can grow in areas with annual rainfall between 400 and 700 mm<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowpea</ref>. It is moderately drought-tolerant and can adapt to various soil types, although it prefers well-drained soils<ref>https://keys.lucidcentral.org/keys/v3/pastures/Html/Cowpea.htm</ref><ref>https://sarep.ucdavis.edu/covercrop/cowpea</ref>. The seeds are high in protein, making them a valuable food source<ref>https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_viun.pdf</ref>. Cowpea varieties like California Blackeye Pea and Ozark Razorback are popular for their specific traits and uses<ref>https://sarep.ucdavis.edu/covercrop/cowpea</ref>.

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