Pea Family (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies Caesalpiniaceae; Mimosaceae; Papilionaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pea family is one of the largest and most diverse plant families, with over 19,000 known species worldwide.
- Many members of the pea family are important sources of food, including beans, lentils, and peas.
- The pea family includes a wide range of plants, from small herbs to large trees, and can be found in almost every habitat on Earth.
- Some members of the pea family, such as the mimosa tree, are popular ornamental plants due to their showy flowers and attractive foliage.
- Scientists have divided the pea family into three subfamilies, Caesalpiniaceae, Mimosaceae, and Papilionaceae, to help organize and study the diverse range of species within the family.