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crimson or scarlet clover (T. incamatum), the red clover {T. 

 pratense) (Figs. 197, 198). 



This family also includes, many more important forage 

 plants, such as alfalfa (Medicago sativa) (Fig. 199), the sweet 



Fig. 194. — Typical legume (pea) 



clovers (Melilotus alba- and M. officinalis) , the soy bean {Soja 

 max and varieties) the cow-pea (Vigna sinensis and varieties) 

 and the vetches (Vicia sp.). 



The peanut (Arachis hypogace) (Fig. 200) is a very popular 

 plant which is cultivated for food and also for the very excellent 



