Fabaceae’ is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family. This family includes a wide variety of plants, such as peas, beans, lentils, peanuts, and clovers. Members of the Fabaceae family are characterized by their distinctive fruit, which is typically a pod, and they play a significant role in agriculture and ecology due to their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, thus improving soil fertility. The family is also notable for its diverse range of species and uses in food, forage, and ornamental gardening.
