Question

The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scientific) name Pisum sativum. Why then is the simpler common name not used instead of the complex scientific/ botanical name in biology?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scientific)name Pisum satirum.

Explanation:

There are different local names in different places. This resulted in a need to standardise name so that the same name can be used all over the world . That is why Pisum satrium is used instead of pea

Answer 2

Explanation:

Different fruits and vegetables are called by different names in different parts of the country. Therefore, to solve this problem the botanists and zoolozists use their scientific name.so, the pea is called by its complex name ,i.e, pisum Satrium instead of it's simple name, i.e, pea.