Leguminosae

Leguminosae, also known as Fabaceae, is a large family of flowering plants that includes beans, peas, lentils, peanuts, and clover. These plants are notable for their ability to fix nitrogen from the air through a special relationship with bacteria in their root nodules, which improves soil fertility. They often produce seeds in pod-like fruits and have compound leaves. Leguminosae is important ecologically and agriculturally, providing food for humans and livestock, and playing a vital role in sustainable farming by enriching soil nutrients naturally.