Source of plant family name Fabaceae

[Monique Reed]

Fabaceae is named for the genus Faba.

M. Reed

Bernard Brennan wrote:
> 
> I understood the latest convention regarding the naming of a plant
> family requires that the name have as its root the genus name of a
> typical genus, however I am unable to locate any genus Fab... genus name
> that fits, help will be appreciated, many thanks Bernard Brennan

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