Many plants in the Fabales order, which includes the large family Fabaceae (the legumes), are characterized by their ability to develop root nodules that host nitrogen-fixing bacteria, contributing to soil nitrogen balance. The leaves are usually compound, and the fruit is typically a legume, or pod, that splits open to release seeds. Flowers in Fabales are bisexual.
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