Lens esculenta is the scientific name of

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Lens esculenta is the scientific name of Lentil a type of pulse that belongs to the family of legumes. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds.
Lentils have the second highest ratio of protein to food energy of any legume after soybeans. It contains carotenoids, lutein and polyunsaturated fatty acids.