Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Tribe Fabeae Higher classification Legumes | Order Fabales Subfamily Faboideae Scientific name Lens Rank Genus | |
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Similar Lentil, Legumes, Pisum, Wild bean, Cicer | ||
Lens is a genus of the legume family mostly known for its edible seeds, which are referred to as lentils. Lens contains four species of small, erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves, small inconspicuous white flowers, and small flattened pods. The lentil most commonly eaten is the seed of Lens culinaris.
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