Legume Family Collection

sweet pea on white background

Red coffee berries (Coffea arabica) on a bed of coffee beans with coffee leaves

Acacia in the stone desert, black desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Acacia in the Libyan Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Soybeans -Glycine max- with leaves

Leaves and thorns of an Acacia -Acacia-, Hungary, Europe

Olive saffron cummin illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Lentils and Tare illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Canadian milk vetch botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Copaiba botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Chickpea
Antique illustration of Chickpea

Algerian bush bean
Illustration of a Algerian bush bean

Common laburnum, golden chain or golden rain (Laburnum anagyroides)
Illustration of a common laburnum, golden chain or golden rain (Laburnum anagyroides)

Vicia villosa (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch) (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch)
Illustration of a Vicia villosa (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch)

Illustration of root, brassica, and legume vegetables arranged in pie chart with direction arrow signs

Illustration of Cicer arietinum (Chickpea) bearing green seedpods and small feathery leaves on long stems

pink sweet pea on white background

Reaping Sainfoin in Chambaudouin, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR161182 Reaping Sainfoin in Chambaudouin, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Hedouin, Pierre Edmond Alexandre (1820-89); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

Peanuts in a Wasabi flavoured coating

Peanuts in a curry flavoured coating

Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating

Peanuts in a Wasabi flavoured coating, in a bowl

Various coated peanuts, curry, Wasabi and chili flavours

Peanuts in various flavoured coatings, chili, Wasabi, curry and paprika

Various coated peanuts, Wasabi and chili flavours

Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating, in a bowl

Bumblebee (Bombus) on white clover

Various dried pulses in basket at market, Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Blue lupines (Lupinus)

Pea-Asparagus (Lotus maritimus), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Purple Lupines (Lupinus) alongside a river on the coast, Vik, Iceland, Europe

Straight path through the landscape, Carob Trees (Ceratonia siliqua), near Neo Chorio, Akamas, Southern Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Wisteria -Wisteria sinensis-

Red Clover -Trifolium pratense- and Buttercup -Ranunculus acris-

Lupins growing in front of the Vatnajoekull or Vatna Gladier, Hoefn, eastern Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Yellow wax beans

Pink and purple lupins -Lupinus-, at Arthurs Pass National Park, vast valley at back, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Purple lupins with pink tips -Lupinus- at Arthurs Pass National Park, vast valley at back, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Lupines -Lupinus- on the Waimakariri River, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

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Lupine field, lupines -Lupinus sp. -, Lake Tekapo, Fairlie, South Island, New Zealand
Lupine field, lupines -Lupinus sp.-, Lake Tekapo, Fairlie, South Island, New Zealand

Common Beans -Phaseolus vulgaris-

Peas -Pisum sativum-

Treetop, green leaves of a Mimosa -Mimosa sp. -
Treetop, green leaves of a Mimosa -Mimosa sp.-

Flowers of red clover -Trifolium pratense- on a wooden surface

Lupins -Lupinus sp. -, in a woven basket on a wooden surface
Lupins -Lupinus sp.-, in a woven basket on a wooden surface

Nootka lupins -Lupinus nootkatensis-, Iceland, Europe

Runner beans, farmers market at Kaiser-Josef Platz square, Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe

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"The Legume Family: A Diverse Tapestry of Nature's Bounty" From the vibrant red coffee berries nestled amidst a bed of beans and leaves, to the cascading beauty of Wisteria sinensis, the legume family encompasses an astonishing array of plants. Delicate sweet peas on a pristine white background evoke a sense of purity and grace. In the arid Libyan Desert, Acacia stands tall as a symbol of resilience, its thorny branches reaching towards the sky. Closer to home in Hungary, we marvel at the intricate network of leaves and thorns that adorn another member of this botanical clan - Acacia. An illustration from 1851 transports us back in time to witness nature's gifts - olive saffron cummin and lentils with tare. The meticulous detail captured in these engravings is testament to humanity's fascination with these leguminous wonders. Traveling across continents, we encounter Canadian milk vetch flourishing in all its glory. Its delicate flowers dance upon slender stems like whispers carried by gentle breezes. Meanwhile, Copaiba enchants us with its exotic allure through an intricately crafted engraving from 1857. No exploration into the legume family would be complete without acknowledging humble yet versatile staples such as chickpeas and Algerian bush beans. These culinary treasures have nourished generations across cultures worldwide. As we delve into this captivating world filled with diverse species spanning regions and centuries, let us celebrate the remarkable legume family - guardians of our ecosystems, providers of sustenance for both body and soul.