Fabaceae Family

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Andira Inermis

Description Andira Inermis, commonly known as the cabbage bark tree, is a tropical tree species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to South and Central America, specifically found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 60cm. The bark of…
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Aeschynomene Americana

Description Aeschynomene Americana, also known as American jointvetch, is an annual or short-lived perennial plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetlands, swamps, and along riverbanks. The plant’s stems can grow up to six feet tall and branch out into a bushy form. Its leaves are…
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Acacia Spectabilis

Description Acacia Spectabilis, commonly known as the Mudgee Wattle, is a species of shrub or small tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia and can be found in various parts of New South Wales, including the Mudgee region, where it gets its name. The plant typically grows up to 5 meters tall, with a spread…
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Lysidice Rhodostegia

Description Lysidice Rhodostegia, also known as Pink Crownbeard, is a rare plant that is native to Texas and Mexico. This beautiful plant belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a perennial herb that can grow up to 4 feet tall. The plant has a woody base, with stems ranging from green to reddish-brown in color. The plant produces small pink…
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Thermopsis Rhombifolia

Description Thermopsis Rhombifolia, commonly known as Prairie Thermopsis, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to North America, particularly in the Great Plains region. It grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, with an upright stem and bushy foliage. The leaves are alternate, compound, and rhomboid-shaped, with a yellow-green color. In…
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Lathyrus Lanszwertii

Description Lathyrus Lanzwerti, commonly known as Lanzwerti sweet pea, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. This plant can grow up to 2 meters tall with a twining habit. The leaves of Lathyrus Lanzwerti are pinnate, consisting of two leaflets, with a length of 2-7 cm. The…
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Tephrosia Virginiana

Description Tephrosia Virginiana, commonly known as goat’s rue, is a plant species from the Fabaceae family that is native to the United States. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with a woody base and green stems. The leaves are pinnately compound, with 9-21 leaflets that are oval or elliptical…
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Pterocarpus Officinalis

Description Pterocarpus Officinalis, commonly known as Red Sandalwood, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and grows up to 20 meters in height. It has a reddish-brown bark, which is deeply fissured and exfoliating. The leaves are compound, pinnate, and alternate, with each leaflet measuring 5-12cm in length. The…
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Tephrosia Palmeri

Description Tephrosia Palmeri belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly known as the pea family. It is a plant that is native to East Africa, where it grows in dry bush and woodland areas. This plant has numerous medicinal properties and has been used by the local population for centuries. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Vachellia Karroo

Description Vachellia Karroo, also known as Acacia Karroo, is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to southern Africa, particularly in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. The tree has a round crown with a sparsely branched trunk. The bark of Vachellia Karroo…
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