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Fabaceae (Pea or Bean) Family

formerly Leguminosae

Roots often with bacterial nodules (for nitrogen fixation); conspicuous flowers.

Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus Black Medic Medicago lupulina

White Clover Trifolium repens

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