Flowering plant in the legume family Crossword Clue

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The clue for your today's crossword puzzle is: "Flowering plant in the legume family" ,published by L.A. Times Daily. Please check our best answer below:

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LUPIN

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Flowering plant in the legume family," leads us to the answer "LUPIN" for several reasons:

  1. Genus Identification: Lupins, known scientifically as Lupinus, belong to the legume family Fabaceae, making them a perfect match for the clue.
  2. Flowering Characteristics: Lupins are renowned for their vibrant and showy flower spikes, a standout feature within the legume family of plants.
  3. Legume Family Traits: Being a legume, Lupins also share common botanical characteristics like their distinctive pea-like pods and nitrogen-fixing abilities.

By considering the connection between the clue's description of a flowering plant within the legume family and the answer "LUPIN," crossword enthusiasts can enhance their knowledge of botanical classifications and broaden their vocabulary related to plant species.



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Definition of "LUPIN"

a plant of the pea family with deeply divided leaves and tall colourful tapering spikes of flowers.


 The Crossword clue "Flowering plant in the legume family" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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L.A. Times Daily23 December 2017LUPIN
The Washington Post23 December 2017LUPIN


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