### Question
How does the law define legume?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 5822*, **legume** is defined as:

> forage legumes (such as alfalfa or clover) or any legume grown for use as a forage or green manure, but not including any bean crop from which the seeds are harvested

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 5822*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 88-RESEARCH > SUBCHAPTER I-SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION > Part B-Integrated Management Systems**

