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Legumes

Fabaceae

Legumes are special plants that grow in pods and can be found in many places. They are important for the soil and can help feed people and animals.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Legumes family encompasses plants with diverse forms, often featuring pinnately compound leaves. Many produce characteristic pea-like flowers, typically in shades of white, yellow, pink, or purple, and develop distinctive seed pods.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceae
Legumes
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Legumes

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Did you know a single peanut plant can grow up to 50 peanuts underground?

Some ancient legume seeds, like Arctic lupine, have sprouted after 10,000 years!

The amazing Mimosa pudica, a legume, can quickly fold its leaves when you touch them!

The pods of certain legumes, such as carob, are eaten and even used as a chocolate substitute!

Special abilities

Ability

Nitrogen Factory

Legumes can house special bacteria in their roots that convert air's nitrogen into plant food.

Ability

Seed Slingers

Legumes develop unique seed pods that protect seeds and often split open to disperse them far away.

Ability

Root Buddies

Legumes form a helpful partnership with bacteria, sharing food and making soil richer.

Measurements & details

Height
5-3000 cm
Spread
5-2000 cm
Flower Size
0.5-15 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

symbiotic with

Rhizobium bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

fixes nitrogen in root nodules for legumes

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

visits legume flowers for their abundant nectar

eaten by

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

feeds on clover and other low-growing legumes

parasitizes

Common Broomrape

Orobanche minor

attaches to legume roots, drawing nutrients

Traits

Also known as

BeansLentilsPeas

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching plants, and don't eat anything you find outside without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Legumes?

5-3000 cm

How wide does Legumes spread?

5-2000 cm

How big are the flowers on Legumes?

0.5-15 cm

When does Legumes bloom?

Spring-summer

Is Legumes edible?

Yes

Is Legumes toxic?

None

What is Legumes's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Legumes pollinated?

Insect

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