leguminous plant

• Planta perteneciente a la familia de las leguminosas (Fabaceae), caracterizada por producir frutos en forma de vaina que se abre por dos suturas, como guisantes, frijoles, lentejas y trébol.

A plant belonging to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), characterized by fruit in the form of a pod that splits open along two seams, such as peas, beans, lentils, and clover.

1. Botanical classificationC1formal

   A plant belonging to the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), characterized by fruit in the form of a pod and often capable of nitrogen fixation through symbiotic bacteria in root nodules.

   Planta leguminosa

   • Beans, peas, and lentils are all examples of leguminous plants.
   • Leguminous plants are often used in crop rotation to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
   • The farmer planted a field of leguminous plants to improve soil fertility.