Faboideae
plant subfamily
Also known as: Papilionoideae
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- In Fabales: Faboideae
The subfamily Faboideae, also called Papilionoideae (classified as a family, Fabaceae or Papilionaceae, by some authorities), is the largest group of legumes, consisting of about 500 genera and 14,000 species grouped in 14 tribes. The name of the group probably originated because of the flower’s resemblance to a butterfly (Latin:…
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