👉 Pinnotheres is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. These plants are native to South America, particularly to the Andean region and the Andes Mountains. They have been cultivated for centuries as ornamental plants, often used in traditional medicine and as culinary ingredients. The specific term "pinnotheres" refers to the plant species that belong to this genus, which is known for its distinctive pinnate leaves (also called pinnules) that are arranged in