leguminous

• Relativo às plantas da família das leguminosas (Fabaceae), que produzem sementes em vagens e frequentemente têm nódulos radiculares fixadores de nitrogênio.

Relating to or denoting plants of the pea family (Fabaceae), which bear seeds in pods and often have nitrogen-fixing root nodules.

1. Relating to legumesC1formal

   Pertaining to or consisting of plants from the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), which produce pods containing seeds.

   Relativo a leguminosas

   • Leguminous plants like beans and peas enrich the soil with nitrogen.
   • The farmer planted a leguminous cover crop to improve soil fertility.
   • Many leguminous species are important sources of protein.

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