Fabaceae Collection (#7)

Lupine wildflowers near Lubec, Maine, USA

Northern Sweet Pea (Hedysarum boreale) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Lupins, Punta Arenas, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

Gorse blooming on the west of coast of Sark with a view of the island of Brecqhou, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Grass Vetchling (Lathyrus nissolia) close-up of flowers, growing in grassland, Romania, June

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) flowering, Apennines, Italy, May

Hoffmanseggia (Hoffmanseggia sandersonii) flowering, growing in grassland, Royal Natal N. P
Hoffmanseggia (Hoffmanseggia sandersonii) flowering, growing in grassland, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Plough-breaker (Erythrina zeyheri) flowering, South Africa, November

Mountain Immortelle (Erythrina poeppigiana) naturalised species, flowering, with epiphytes growing on branches, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, February

Mount Cenis Restharrow (Ononis cristata) flowering, French Alps, France, September

Wild Pea (Pisum sativum ssp. elatium) flowering, growing in old olive grove, Sardinia, Italy, April

Vavilovia (Vavilovia formosa) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Spring Pea (Lathyrus vernus) flowering, growing in woodland, Vercors, French Alps, France, May

Dwarf Restharrow (Ononis minutissima) flowering, growing on limestone rock, Southwest France, October

Mountain Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia montana) flowering, Royal Natal N. P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal
Mountain Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia montana) flowering, Royal Natal N.P. Drakensberg Mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, November

Pink and purple lupins blooming by Lake Sils in Engadine, not far from Saint Moritz, Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus) crop, growing in wicker container in garden, Chipping, Lancashire, England, July

Highway 8 passing through field of Lupins, near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Lupins and Mount Cook, Mount Cook Village, Mount Cook National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Lupins beside lake, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Field of lupins with Southern Alps behind, near Lake Tekapo, Canterbury region, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Field of lupins along Beacon Point Road, Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Field of lupins beside lake along Beacon Point Road, Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) flowering, growing in wildflower meadow, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, May

Pink and purple wild lupins (lupinus) in Olden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Yellow Crown-vetch (Coronilla orientalis) flowering (at 2700m), Ovit Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) close-up of flowerspike, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Panonnic Clover (Trifolium panonnicum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Large Yellow Restharrow (Ononis natrix) flowering, Sardinia, Italy, April

Spiny Restharrow (Ononis spinosa) close-up of flowers, Hadleigh Country Park, Essex, England, July

Southern Clover (Trifolium cherleri) flowering, growing on sand dunes, Sardinia, Italy, April

Sea Medick (Medicago marina) flowering, growing on sandy beach, Sardinia, Italy, April

Hop Trefoil (Trifolium campestre) close-up of flowerhead, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire, England, June

Gold Jade Vine (Mucuna sloanei) Hamburger Bean sea bean, seed washed up on beach strandline, Cornwall, England, August

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) close-up of seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Crescent Milkvetch (Astragalus amphioxsys var. amphioxsys) flowering, young plant growing in desert, Valley of the Gods, Utah, U.S.A. May

Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N. P. Utah, U. S. A. May
Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N.P. Utah, U.S.A. May

Rough Clover (Trifolium scabrum) flowering, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N. N. R
Rough Clover (Trifolium scabrum) flowering, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N.N.R. Torbay, Devon, England, July

Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N. P. Utah, U. S. A. June
Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N.P. Utah, U.S.A. June

Prostrate Broom (Cytisus scoparius ssp, maritimus) close-up of flowers, Jersey, Channel Islands, May

Alpine Sainfoin (Hedysarum hedysaroides) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) seedpods, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Flamboyant Tree (Delonix regia) leaves and seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

White Clover (Trifolium repens) flowering, Sweden, june

Wood Bitter-vetch (Vicia orobus) flowering, Massif du Sancy, Auvergne, France, July

Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum), Fabaceae, deciduous tree native to Mediterranean regions, watercolor, 1753
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume III, Plate 19 by Francesco Peyrolery: Judas Tree (Cercis siliquastrum), Fabaceae. Deciduous tree native to Mediterranean regions

Botany, Trees, Fabaceae, Leaves, fruit and seed of Quina or Balsamo tree Myroxylon balsamum, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Fabaceae - Leaves, fruit and seed of Quina or Balsamo tree (Myroxylon balsamum), illustration

Four varieties of dried pulses presented on wooden spoons, aduki beans, chickpeas, split peas, lentils, close up

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Fabaceae, also known as the legume family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes various species with fascinating characteristics. From the corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) perched on a prickly acacia tree (Acacia nilotica) to the melodious Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) singing amidst gorse in Dorset, UK, this family showcases an array of captivating interactions between fauna and flora. One remarkable member of the western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephala), adorned with vibrant plumage that mesmerizes observers. Equally enchanting is the lesser hill myna (Gracula religiosa indica), whose melodious calls echo through lush forests. Artistic depictions have immortalized Fabaceae's beauty throughout history. The watercolor painting from 1754 portrays French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), a herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy. Another artwork captures Indigofera australis in exquisite detail using watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil techniques. Intriguing microscopic views reveal the intricate structure of Suckling clover (Trifolium dubium). Meanwhile, blooming wildflowers in Los Alerces National Park showcase Fabaceae's role in enhancing Patagonia's natural splendor. It also encompasses economically significant species like Arachide hypogee or peanuts - versatile legumes consumed worldwide for their nutritional value and culinary applications. Additionally, clovers such as Trifolium pratensis contribute to agricultural systems by enriching soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Wisteria sinensis stands out among Fabaceae members for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers that adorn gardens and trellises worldwide. Its delicate blooms create breathtaking displays during springtime when they drape landscapes with shades ranging from lavender to lilac. Fabaceae's diversity and ecological importance make it a captivating family.