Soybeans on the stem
Two soybeans wrapped in a pod
Four soybeans wrapped in a pod
This is an illustration of soybeans in fully ripe pods that have turned brown. It shows their state when harvested as dried soybeans. After this, the pods naturally twist and burst, scattering the seeds inside.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
< scientific name >
Glycine max
< common name >
soybean, soy bean, soya bean
< extra >
Plantae Category
< family >
Fabaceae ([Subfamily] Faboideae )
< genus >
Glycine
< species >
Glycine max
Origin
< place >
East Asia
