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Orphana is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. The genus is native to the Mediterranean region, with a few species extending into Africa and Asia. Orphana is characterized by its small, yellow or white flowers that are typically borne in racemes or panicles. The leaves are pinnate, with 3 to 7 leaflets, and the fruit is a pod containing one or more seeds.
The genus Orphana was first described by the French botanist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1786. It is named
Orphana species are often used in traditional medicine and as ornamental plants. They are valued for their
The genus Orphana includes approximately 10 species, with the most well-known being Orphana candida, which is