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== Legumes == '''Legumes''' (/lɪˈɡjuːmz/), also known as '''pulses''', are a group of plant spec

...ual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. ...s", meaning "of the kitchen". The name reflects the lens shape of the seed and its culinary use.

...grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is classified as both a grain legume and, due to its high oil content, an oil crop. The term "peanut" is derived from the combination of the English words "pea" and "nut", referring to the fact that it is a nut that grows in pods like peas.

...z}}), also known as '''soya beans''' ({{IPA|ˈsɔɪ.ə biːnz}}), are a type of legume native to East Asia. They are scientifically known as ''Glycine max''. ...food, animal feed, and industrial materials. The beans are high in protein and oil content, making them a valuable source of nutrition.

...lant is native to South America and has been widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. ...cies name '''hypogaea''' comes from the Greek words 'hypo', meaning under, and 'gaea', meaning earth, referring to the plant's unique characteristic of de

...ential amino acids in humans, meaning it cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from the diet. ...e" comes from the Greek word "lysis," meaning "loosening" or "dissolving," and the suffix "-ine," which is used in the names of amino acids.

...also known as '''[[Soybean]]''' or '''[[Glycine max]]''', is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous u ..., ''Glycine max'', is derived from the Greek word "glykys" (meaning sweet) and the Latin word "max" (meaning greatest).