Name for one of the largest plant families with over 13,000 species. Colloquially, these plants are usually called "legumes". Because of their high protein content and large yields on small areas, the fruits and seeds are an important part of the human diet worldwide. They include beans, peas, peanuts, broom, clover and lentils. In organic viticulture and its special forms, legumes (mostly clovers, alfalfa, lupins and vetches) are used...
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