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    Legumes are plants in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain … See more

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    Legume - Wikipedia

    • Well-known legumes include beans, chickpeas, peanuts, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, tamarind, alfalfa, and clover. Legumes produce a botanically unique type of fruit – a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides. See more

    Terminology

    The term pulse, as used by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is reserved for legume crops harvested solely for the dry seed. This excludes green beans and green peas, which are c… See more

    History

    Neanderthals and early modern humans used wild pulses when cooking meals 70,000 to 40,000 years ago. Traces of pulse production have been found around the Ravi River (Punjab), the seat of the Indus Valley civili… See more

    Uses

    Cultivated legumes encompass a diverse range of agricultural classifications, spanning forage, grain, flowering, pharmaceutical/industrial, fallow/green manure, and timber categories. A notable characterist… See more

    Pollination

    Legumes can either be self-pollinated or cross-pollinated.
    Some tropical legumes that are closely self-pollinated are: Macroptilium atropurpureum 'Siratro', Macroptilium lathyroides, Centrosem… See more

    Nitrogen fixation

    Many legumes contain symbiotic bacteria called Rhizobia within root nodules of their root systems (plants belonging to the genus Styphnolobium are one exception to this rule). These bacteria have the special ability of … See more

    Distribution and production

    Legumes are widely distributed as the third-largest land plant family in terms of number of species, behind only the Orchidaceae and Asteraceae, with about 751 genera and some 19,000 known species, constituting about seve… See more

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  1. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for human consumption; for livestock forage and silage; and as soil-enhancing green manure. Well-known legumes include beans, chickpeas, peanuts, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, tamarind, alfalfa, and clover.

    Legume - Wikipedia

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    A legume refers to any plant from the Fabaceae family that would include its leaves, stems, and pods. A pulse is the edible seed from a legume plant. Pulses include beans, lentils, and peas. For example, a pea pod is a legume, but the pea inside the pod is the pulse.

    Legumes and Pulses – The Nutrition Sour…

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    Legumes are a group of plants in the Fabaceae family, which includes beans, lentils, peanuts, peas, and soybeans. Legumes are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. Plus, most have no cholesterol and little fat.

    Legumes: Types, Health Benefits, Nutritio…

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    Legumes are found in most areas of the world and are fast growing and inexpensive food crops. Domesticated legume crops have been in human cultivation for more than 5,000 years. Legumes encompass a wide range of edible nuts and vegetables.

    What Is A Legume - Learn About Legum…

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    Legumes are a type of plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. They are known for producing seeds that are encased in pods and are an important source of protein and nutrients for people around the world. Some of their common examples are beans, lentils, peas, peanuts, and chickpeas.

    Legumes: Third Most Important Food Cro…

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    What are the different types of legume plants?
    The most popular legume plants are peas and beans. Pole or bush beans provide long slender pods, while peas may be shell or edible pods. Stringless varieties of beans are easier to eat and snow or sugar peas have such soft shells that the entire pea is delicious eaten whole. Some beans are meant to be shelled and the small ovaries inside dried.

    Popular Legume Plants: What Are The Different Types Of Legumes

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    What type of fruit does a legume produce?
    Legumes produce a botanically unique type of fruit – a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides. Most legumes have symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in structures called root nodules.

    Legume - Wikipedia

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    What is a legume & why should you eat them?
    Legumes are a nutritious type of food, and they are a staple around many parts of the world. The word ‘legume’ refers to any plant from the Fabaceae family of plants. In dietary terms, a legume refers to the edible fruit or seed of the plant, and it includes beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, pods, and more.

    25 Types of Legumes and Their Nutritional Values

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    What legumes are not considered legumes?
    It does not include legumes consumed as vegetables like snap peas and green beans, oilseeds like soybeans, or forage crops. Defining beans can be challenging, given the term’s subjective and somewhat arbitrary nature. Generally, most dried legumes in the pulses category are classified as beans.

    List of Different Types of Legumes With Pictures - Only Foods

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    What legumes are native to North America?
    One native legume species called groundnut, hog peanut, or potato bean (Apios americana) has been used by indigenous peoples. Native to eastern North America, this legume species is a perennial vine that produces both edible beans and large edible tubers. Native peoples used the uncooked seeds of groundnut as a substitute for pinto beans in bread.

    Legumes - US Forest Service

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    What types of legumes does FAO recognize?
    FAO recognizes 11 primary pulses, excluding green vegetable legumes (e.g. green peas) and legumes used mainly for oil extraction (e.g., soybeans and groundnuts) or used only as seed (e.g., clover and alfalfa). Legumes can either be self-pollinated or cross-pollinated.

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  3. Nutrition Advance
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    25 Types of Legumes and Their Nutritional Values

  4. Britannica
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    Legume | Definition & Examples | Britannica

    Oct 25, 2024 · Legume is a fruit of plants in the pea family, with seeds that can be eaten or used for other purposes. Learn about the types, characteristics, and benefits of legumes, such as beans, peas, peanuts, and tamarind.

  5. Kew
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    The first global list of all legume species - Kew

  6. Only Foods
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    List of Different Types of Legumes With Pictures - Only …

    Learn what are legumes with definition, meaning, & examples. Find a list of the best varieties with health/nutritional data & images.

  7. Verywell Health
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    Legumes: Types, Health Benefits, Nutrition, Warnings

    Feb 26, 2024 · Legumes are a group of plants in the Fabaceae family, which includes beans, lentils, peanuts, peas, and soybeans. Legumes are a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. Plus, …

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    What Is A Legume - Learn About Legume Cover Crops …

    May 18, 2021 · Legumes are found in most areas of the world and are fast growing and inexpensive food crops. Domesticated legume crops have been in human cultivation for more than 5,000 years. Legumes encompass a wide …

  9. US Forest Service
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    Legumes - US Forest Service

    Legumes are defined as members of the bean family. This family is large and diverse and contains over 16,000 species. There are many important groups of legumes in the human diet today. They include: In terms of importance to …

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    How to Grow Legumes: 8 Tips for Growing Beans and …

    Jun 7, 2021 · Most legumes are relatively easy to care for, making them ideal food crops for amateur home gardeners. Legumes are a family of low-maintenance plants that make the perfect addition to any home vegetable …