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The differences between monocots and eudicots explained
Some of the basic differences between monocotyledons and eudicotyledons.
Study the epigeal germination of a dwarf French bean over two weeks
Time-lapse video of the epigeal (cotyledons emerge aboveground) germination of a...
Observe the hypogeal germination of runner beans over three weeks
Time-lapse video of the hypogeal (cotyledons remain belowground) germination of runner...
Images
legumes and human nutrition
Legumes such as those in this bean salad are a good source of essential amino acids.
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fava bean
Pods of the broad bean, or fava bean (Vicia faba). The symbioses of fava...
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lima beans
Lima bean pods (Phaseolus lunatus) ripening on the plant.
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garbanzo bean
A garbanzo bean plant (Cicer arietinum) with ripening pods.
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