Plant · GBIF taxon 5359660
Soybean
Glycine maxAlso known as Soy, Soy Bean, Soya Bean
Soybeans are bushy annual legumes characterized by fuzzy stems, trifoliate leaves, and small self-pollinating white or purple flowers. Symbiotic bacteria residing in their root nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen, replenishing nutrients in agricultural soils. After fertilization, the plant produces dense clusters of hairy pods containing protein-rich seeds.
CropAnnualFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
Predators
- Soybean Aphids
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
- White-tailed Deer
ThreatsPests, drought, and fungal diseases
HabitatsAgricultural fields and cultivated soils
Life span1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyFabaceae
- SpeciesGlycine max
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Field Observation: Examine the hairy three-part leaves and small purple or white flowers in summer.
- Soil Health: Look for small round root nodules that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Wild Ancestor Related Legume 
Related Legume (c) Andreas Stiller, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andreas Stiller · cc-by
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