Leguminous Collection

Picture No. 10899510
Lucerne / alfalfa / alphalpha (Medicago sativa ssp. sativa) Date:

Broad bean pollen, SEM
Broad bean pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Vicia faba plant. Magnification: x2000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Root nodule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a root nodule on a pea plant (Pisum sativum) caused by the nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria Rhizobium leguminosarum

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) close-up of flower, Philippines

Common broom engraving 1877
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol IV Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1877

Illustration, Pisum sativum, Wild Pea, single stem with two pink flowers, heart-shaped stipules at base of leaf-stalks, branching tendrils at leaf tips and elliptic leaflets

Picture No. 11073868
Wild Pea Sardinia, Italy

Panonnic Clover (Trifolium panonnicum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) close-up of seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Rough Clover (Trifolium scabrum) flowering, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N. N. R
Rough Clover (Trifolium scabrum) flowering, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N.N.R. Torbay, Devon, England, July

Wood Bitter-vetch (Vicia orobus) flowering, Massif du Sancy, Auvergne, France, July

An internal view of a pea pod

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Sugar Snap Peas, view from above

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Mangetouts, view from above

Medicago sativa, Alfalfa

Pisum sativum, green peas, small pile of open and closed pods, view from above

Pisum sativum, pile of green peas with pods, view from above

Fresh Peas

Fresh Pea Pods

Popcorn senna (Senna didymobotrya) C014 / 2569
Popcorn senna (Senna didymobotrya) flowers

Soil structure and fauna, artwork
Soil structure and fauna. Artwork of a vertical section through soil, showing various structures and fauna. The surface layer includes organic mulch, the bottom layer is rocks

Soya bean (Glycine max) sprouts C014 / 1152
Soya bean sprouts. Jar containing sprouting soya (Glycine max) beans

Astragalus lentiginosus skeleton C014 / 1586
Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) skeleton. Dead milkvetch plants on the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California, USA, in February

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa ssp. Sativa) C016 / 3610
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa ssp. Sativa) in flower. This is a widespread fodder crop

Fenugreek seed, SEM
Fenugreek seed, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a species of legume

Common sainfoin - in flower
ROG-13681 Common sainfoin - in flower Romania Onobrychis viciifolia Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Winged Broom - in flower - Piatra Craiulu
ROG-13654 Winged Broom - in flower - Piatra Craiulu Romania Chamaespartium sagittale Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Chainpod - in flower, Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado
ROG-13818 Chainpod - in flower, Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado

False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) introduced naturalised species, close-up of flowers and leaves, Italy, april

Italian Sainfoin (Hedysarum coronarium) flowering, legume cultivated for fodder, Italy, april

Biological collection. Collection of biological specimens arranged in a circular pattern. Clockwise from upper right are: seeds from tropical legume plants, euphorbia flowers, jewel beetles

Courgette seedlings
Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) seedlings growing in root trainer pots, ready for transplanting to a vegetable plot. This type of seed tray encourages the development of long, separated roots

Nitrogen fixation, conceptual artwork
Nitrogen fixation, conceptual computer artwork. A leguminous plant is growing out of a nitrogenous molecule in the middle of an ocean

Zigzag Clover (Trifolium medium) in flower. Photographed in Dorset, England

Flax broom (Genista linifolia) in flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Broom (Cytisus fontanesii) in flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Spiny broom (Calicotome villosa) in flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Sutherlandia fruticosa flowers. Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Cretan vetch flowers (Vicia cretica)
Cretan vetch flowers (Vicia cretica, pink) growing amongst Greek spiny spurge (Euphorbia acanthothamnos). Photographed in Crete

Cretan ebony (Ebenus cretica)
Cretan ebony flowers (Ebenus cretica). This plant is endemic to Crete

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, SEM
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria (Rhizobium sp.) living on a root nodule of a runner bean plant (Phaseolus coccineus)

Tuberous pea (Lathyrus tuberosus) flowers. Also called earthnut pea or aardaker, this rare wildflower is native to temperate regions of Europe and western Asia

Purple oxytropis (Oxytropis halleri)
Purple oxytropis (oxytropis halleri). Photographed in June

Wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica)
Wood vetch flowers (Vicia sylvatica)

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"Discover the Beauty and Diversity Plants: From Vibrant Flowers to Nutritious Pods" Leguminous plants, also known as legumes, are a fascinating group of flowering plants that encompass a wide variety of species. This captivating world is beautifully captured in Picture No. 10899510, where we can admire the delicate Butterfly Pea with its mesmerizing blue petals found in the Philippines. Intriguingly, legumes not only showcase their beauty through flowers but also through microscopic wonders like Broad bean pollen seen under SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope). The intricate patterns and structures reveal nature's artistry at a minuscule level. Delving into history, an engraving from 1877 showcases the Common Broom, another member of this diverse family. Its elegant yellow blooms have been admired for centuries and continue to grace our landscapes today. Moving on to Pisum sativum or Wild Pea illustrated in detail; we witness its single stem adorned with two pink flowers. Heart-shaped stipules at the base of leaf-stalks add an extra touch of charm while branching tendrils at leaf tips provide support for climbing. Picture No. 11073868 takes us on a journey to Anatolia, Turkey where Panonnic Clover flourishes amidst stunning scenery. These vibrant blossoms bring life to Pontic Mountains during July when they bloom abundantly. Venturing further south to Grenada in Windward Islands brings us face-to-face with Pride of Barbados – Caesalpinia pulcherrima. Its fiery red-orange flowers and intriguing seedpods create an enchanting sight against lush greenery. Rough Clover thrives along coastal turf at Berry Head N. N. R. , showcasing resilience even in challenging environments. Its dainty white blooms contribute to the natural tapestry that adorns this picturesque location.