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Lathyrus Sativus
Description Lathyrus Sativus, commonly known as Grass Pea, is a legume crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is a hardy and resilient plant that can grow in poor soil conditions and has the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. The plant is known for its high protein content, making it an important food source for…
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Vicia Faba
Description Vicia Faba, commonly known as the broad bean, fava bean or horse bean, is a legume that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds. It is a hardy annual plant that can grow up to 1-2 meters tall and produces clusters of white or purple flowers that develop into pods containing up to six seeds each. The beans are…
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Vicia Onobrychioides
Description Vicia Onobrychioides, also known as common sainfoin or simply sainfoin, is a perennial plant species in the Legume family. It is native to Europe and western Asia but has been introduced and naturalized in other parts of the world, including North America. Sainfoin grows up to 1 meter tall and has a deep root system that can reach up…
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Indigofera Poliotes
Description Indigofera Poliotes is a species of legume known for its hardiness and ability to grow in harsh environments. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus. The plant is a member of the Fabaceae family and is commonly used for erosion control, land reclamation, and as a forage…
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Cullen Corylifolium
Description Cullen Corylifolium is a legume plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is also known as Psoralea corylifolia, Babchi, and Bakuchi. This plant is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Burma, and is widely cultivated in other parts of Asia. The seeds of Cullen Corylifolium are used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of…
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Glycine Tabacina
Description Glycine Tabacina, commonly known as the variable glycine or tobacco vine, is a species of legume that is native to Australia. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it is related to beans, peas, and other legumes. This plant is a climbing vine that can grow up to 5m in height and spread over large areas, making it an…
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Archidendron Lucidum
Description Archidendron Lucidum, also known as the Shiny Leaved Legume, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It belongs to the family Fabaceae and is a close relative of the Acacia and Albizia. The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a broad crown with a dense foliage of shiny green leaves. The flowers are small…
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