Consider the following plants:GroundnutHorse-gramSoybeanHow many of the above belong to the pea fami

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Consider the following plants:GroundnutHorse-gramSoybeanHow many of the above belong to the pea family?

Accepted Answer

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, are a large and agriculturally important family of flowering plants. It includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants, which are easily recognized by their fruit and their compound, stipulate leaves.Option 1 is correct: The peanut belongs to the botanical family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), commonly known as the legume, bean, or pea family.Option 2 is correct: Macrotyloma uniflorum is a legume native to tropical southern Asia, known for its distinct taste and texture, widely used legume in many cuisines. It also belongs to the family Fabaceae.Option 3 is correct: The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. It also belongs to the family Fabaceae.Source Citation: NCERT