leguminous
/lɪˈɡjuːmɪnəs/
adjective
- Relating to or belonging to the family of plants that produce pods, such as peas, beans, and lentils.
- Farmers often rotate leguminous crops with grains to improve soil health.
- Leguminous plants like soybeans enrich the soil with nitrogen.
- Many leguminous vegetables are high in protein and fiber.