Leguminous is a term related and originating from the word legume. Thus legume plants are said to be leguminous. Leguminous means belonging to the family Leguminosae. Some examples of leguminous plants are peas, beans, clover, alfalfa, soybeans and others. Leguminous plants are rich in nitrogen content and have the capacity to store it. Thus they help to increase the fertility of soil.
Leguminous plants have a pod with splits on two sides and the seeds attached to both these sides. Thus leguminous is a common term used in botany. Leguminous plants also hare used for crop rotation, an exercise which makes the field fertile and better for growing crops. Leguminous plants contain more protein than the other type of plants. Leguminous plants are of two types namely forage and grain.
Leguminous plants have a pod with splits on two sides and the seeds attached to both these sides. Thus leguminous is a common term used in botany. Leguminous plants also hare used for crop rotation, an exercise which makes the field fertile and better for growing crops. Leguminous plants contain more protein than the other type of plants. Leguminous plants are of two types namely forage and grain.
