Legume
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Legumes are plants in the pea family Fabaceae, or the fruit or seeds of such plants. When used as a dry grain for human consumption, the seeds are also called pulses. Legumes are grown agriculturally,
A selection of dried pulses and fresh legumes
Root nodules on a Wisteria plant (a hazelnut pictured for comparison)
Legumes play a key role in the nitrogen cycle, making nitrates available to other plants in the soil.
Pulses in a Nanglo tray
Bean
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A bean is the seed of plants in many genera of the legume family used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. The seeds are sold fresh or preserved through drying. Beans have been cultiva
French bean pods on a plant
Flower with pollinator
Lablab flowers and fruits
Broad beans ready for harvest