Leguminosae

Legume / pea family (Fabaceae)

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Legume / pea family (Fabaceae). The third-largest plant family, nitrogen-fixing via root nodules, yielding many tonics, saponin-rich roots, and gums.

Herbs in this family (5)

Albizzia Albizzia lebbeck Astragalus Astragalus membranaceus Griffonia Griffonia simplicifolia Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Senna Cassia angustifolia

Also in this family

Notable members not (yet) in the database.

Red clover
Fenugreek
Tamarind
Butterfly pea
Kudzu