Fabaceae (Leguminosae): "The Bean Family"

Irregular (zygomorphic) flower

Corolla usually papilionaceous consisting of "standard", "wings", and "keel"

Stamens usually 10 with basally fused filaments (monadelphous or diadelphous)

Leaves alternate, usually compound, stipulate

Fruit a legume (pod)

Provided by Jonathan Wenger. Sept. 1996