Which of the following is a leguminous plant?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Pea.
· Pea (Pisum sativum) is a leguminous plant. Leguminous plants belong to the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) and are known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria called Rhizobium, which reside in their root nodules.
· Peas, like other legumes, play a significant role in agriculture by improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
Information Booster:
Potato (a):
· Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum
· Family: Solanaceae
· Type: Tuber, not a legume.
Cabbage (b):
· Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
· Family: Brassicaceae
· Type: Leafy vegetable, not a legume.
Tomato (c):
· Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
· Family: Solanaceae
· Type: Fruit/vegetable, not a legume.
Pea (d):
· Scientific Name: Pisum sativum
· Family: Fabaceae
Type: Leguminous plant, fixes nitrogen in the soil