Fabaceae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, is a large and economically important family of flowering plants (angiosperms). This family includes a variety of plants, many of which produce edible seeds or pods, such as beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts. Members of the Fabaceae family are characterized by their compound leaves, often with distinctive flower structures that typically feature five petals. They are also known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil through symbiotic relationships with certain bacteria, which makes them important for agriculture and soil health.
