Family: Botany 101

Scientific Name: flower morphology labeled flower pea-like flower

Common Name: keel, banner, wings

Description

Some plants in the Pea subfamily of the  Fabaceae (Legume) family have five united petals forming the banner, wing, and keel. This is a particular feature of this group. Almost all form a pea pod and can carry out nitrogen fixation.

Plant TypeBotany 101
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