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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pea Family.
Pea Family - as a noun
A large family of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs bearing bean pods; divided for convenience into the subfamilies caesalpiniaceae; mimosaceae; papilionaceae
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fabaceaefamily fabaceaefamily leguminosaelegume familyleguminosaeExample Sentences
"The legume, or pea family, includes plants like beans, lentils, and peanuts."
"Several nitrogen-fixing plants belong to the pea family."
"Members of the pea family have root nodules that host symbiotic bacteria."
"The flowers of plants in the pea family often have distinct and colorful petals."
"Grains and forages in the pea family are important in sustainable agriculture."
