(3) Pulses are part of the legumefamily, but the term“pulse” refers only to the driedseed. Dried peas, edible beans,lentils and chickpeas are themost common varieties ofpulses. The term “legume” refersto the plants whose fruitis enclosed in a pod. Otherwell-known legumes includealfalfa, clover, fresh peas, lupins,mesquite, soy and peanuts.