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Which habitats contain the greatest diversity of Fabaceae species?
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Fabales
A flowering stalk of yellow partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) in the eastern United States.
The Fabaceae family, which is part of the Fabales order, is found in all terrestrial habitats occupied by plants. However, the greatest diversity of species is located in the tropics, which is also the region where the group likely originated.12
While they are most diverse in tropical environments, these plants are also well-represented in other terrestrial settings, including temperate plains, woodlands, and deserts. Conversely, they are less common in northern boreal forests and are considered rare in aquatic habitats.312