Fabaceae: The Legume Family

Fabaceae is commonly known as the legume family

All Fabaceae species have compound leaves with stipules

Fabaceae species form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules

All Fabaceae species have legume fruits as their seed-bearing structures

Acacia species are known for their nitrogen-fixing capabilities and high forage value

Fabaceae is only known for its role in agriculture and not in ecosystems.

All Fabaceae species have papilionaceous flowers with five petals.

All Fabaceae species exhibit a vining growth habit.

Medicago is a genus within Fabaceae known for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities and high forage value.

Fabaceae species primarily disperse their seeds through explosive mechanisms.

Fabaceae species with distinctive papilionaceous flowers always have five petals

Acacia species thrive in arid regions and offer shade and shelter while improving soil quality

Some Fabaceae species primarily disperse their seeds through explosive mechanisms

All Fabaceae species with compound leaves have stipules

Fabaceae species with legume fruits always have pod-like reproductive structures

True or false: Cocoa originates from the American continent, specifically the rainforests of Central and South America?

True or false: The cocoa plant can thrive within the latitudinal range of 18º north to 15º south of the equator?

True or false: Theobroma grandiflorum and Theobroma bicolor are species related to cocoa that have been successfully cultivated on a large scale in Brazil?

True or false: The cocoa tree produces large oval pods containing seeds which are the source of cocoa products?

True or false: Cocoa is picked by hand and cut from the trees with a machete during the harvesting process?