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The family Fabaceae is alternatively known as

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Leguminosae
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Solanaceae
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Compositae
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Malvaceae
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Solution

The correct option is A Leguminosae
The family Fabaceae is alternatively known as Leguminosae. It is one of the largest families of flowering plants, consisting of 730 genera and over 19,400 species. The Leguminosae means the legume family and refers to the type of fruit, which is dry at maturity. It serves as a source of food.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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