A legume is a plant in the family Fabaceae.Legumes produce a botanically unique type of fruit – a simple dryfruit that develops from a simple carpel and usually dehisces (opens along a seam) on two sides.They arecharacterized by having a legume-type of fruit (or pod) and compound, stipulate leaves. Examples aregroundnut, Beans,Peanuts Peas, Soybeans, Alfalfa, Clover, Carob,Chickpeas, Lentils, Lupins Mesquite, Tamarind, Mimosa