Fabaceae - Pea Family

Flowers:

5 petaled irregular flower. 1 large broad upper banner petal, 2 similarly shaped wing petals, and 2 joined lower keel petals forming a canoe shape. Flower unique to this family.

Fruit:

Pods with seeds lined along inside.

Leaves:

Pinnately or palmately divided. Sometimes appears simple when leaflets lost in evolution.

Plant:

Vines, herbs, shrubs and trees. Flowers often in globular or elongated clusters.