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Lupinus albus

Definition: Lupinus albus, commonly known as white lupin, is a flowering plant of the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated for both its edible seeds and as a forage crop. White lupin is often used in crop rotation to improve soil health and nitrogen fixation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A flowering plant species of the legume family.

Example Sentence: Lupinus albus is cultivated for its white, protein-rich seeds.

Sense 2: The edible seeds of Lupinus albus.

Example Sentence: White lupin seeds are commonly used in cooking and baking.

Sense 3: A forage crop used in agriculture and animal feed.

Example Sentence: Farmers grow lupinus albus as a cover crop to replenish nutrients in the soil.

Sense 4: The use of Lupinus albus in crop rotation for soil improvement and nitrogen fixation.

Example Sentence: White lupin is an effective nitrogen-fixing plant in sustainable farming practices.

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