The flowers often have five generally fused sepals and five free petals. They are generally hermaphroditic and have a short hypanthium, usually cup-shaped. There are normally ten stamens and one elongated superior ovary, with a curved style. They are usually arranged in indeterminate inflorescences. Fabaceae are typically entomophilous plants (i.e. they are pollinated by insects), and the flowers are usually showy to attract pollinators.
The flowers often have five generally fused sepals and five free petals They are generally hermaphroditic and have a short hypanthium usually cup-shaped There are normally ten stamens and one elongated superior ovary with a curved style They are usually arranged in indeterminate inflorescences Fabaceae are typically entomophilous plants (ie they are pollinated by insects) and the flowers are usually showy to attract pollinators