nonleguminous
/nɑnləˈɡjumənəs/
adjective
- Not belonging to the legume family of plants (Fabaceae); not producing pods like beans, peas, or lentils.
- Many garden vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers, are nonleguminous.
- Nonleguminous plants like corn and wheat need different soil nutrients than beans.
- Farmers rotate leguminous and nonleguminous crops to keep the soil healthy.
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