Noun
A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.
The fruit of leguminous plants, as peas, beans, lupines; pulse.
Source: Webster's dictionaryFor the Gulf States, perhaps no forage crop of which the available seed supply is relatively abundant exceeds the velvet bean in potential value. This legume possesses also the ability to make a crop when planted relatively late. David F. Houston
Additionally, this legume develops root nodules with nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria rhizobia in the surface part of its rooting system. Source: Internet
A legume fruit is a simple dry fruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides. Source: Internet
For example, a nitrogen-fixing crop, like a legume, should always proceed a nitrogen depleting one; similarly, a low residue crop (i.e. a crop with low biomass) should be offset with a high biomass cover crop, like a mixture of grasses and legumes. Source: Internet
Angie’s question was whether a cover crop cocktail containing a legume … will help with nitrogen (in the soil) and how does that differ from a monoculture of buckwheat with respect to plant health and harvestable yield.” Source: Internet
Beans are packed with Bs, so if you’re not a legume lover and don’t eat a varied diet, consider supplementing. Source: Internet