# Leguminous Vegetables

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Legumes

## Definition

Leguminous vegetables, also known as legumes or pulses, are a category of vegetables from the legume family (Fabaceae), known for their pod-bearing growth habit and nutrient-rich seeds. They are consumed as a protein source in diets worldwide and are valued for their high protein, fiber, vitamin, and mineral content, as well as their role in improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

## Sub Class Of

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## Parent Class Of

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