What is the Classification of a Chickpea?
                                
                                
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                                The chickpea is the third-largest food legume produced globally, known scientifically as *Cicer arietinum* and belonging to the family Fabaceae. A complete understanding of its botanical hierarchy reveals its relationship to other well-known legumes and provides crucial context for its nutritional and agricultural significance.