Which of the following plants of the Fabaceae family is widely used as fodder and a leafy vegetable for human consumption?

The correct answer is Trifolium repens.

Key Points

• Trifolium repens, commonly known as white clover, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family.
• It is widely used as fodder for livestock due to its high protein content and palatability.
• White clover is also used as a leafy vegetable in some cultures and is rich in nutrients.
• It plays a significant role in nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility through symbiotic relationships with Rhizobium bacteria.

Additional Information

• Crotalaria juncea
  • Also known as sunn hemp, it is mainly used as a green manure and cover crop.
  • It is not commonly used as fodder or a leafy vegetable for human consumption.
• Gloriosa superba
  • Known as flame lily, it is a highly toxic plant and is primarily used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine.
  • It is not used as fodder or a leafy vegetable.
• Asparagus officinalis
  • ​Commonly known as asparagus, it is a perennial flowering plant species used as a vegetable.
  • However, it does not belong to the Fabaceae family.