Legumes
Plants in the pea family, many of which fix nitrogen and are important crops.
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Updated: May 13, 2026
Alfalfa
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): biology, cultivation and uses
Azuki bean
Azuki bean (adzuki): small red bean of East Asian cuisine
Clover
Clover (Trifolium): biology, distribution, uses and cultural notes
Clover (Trifolium) is a genus of about 300 trifoliate legumes in the pea family, valued for forage, soil nitrogen fixation, pollinator resources and cultural symbolism such as the