A loment is a type of modified legume that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments of the seeds. Being a legume, it is dry at maturity and is dehiscent, meaning that is will split open at maturity. Examples of this fruit type are found particularly in the Hedysarum Tribe of the Pea Family (Fabaceae), with the exception of the peanut. Tick trefoil (Desmodium) and sweet vetch (Hedysarum) are two genera that exhibit this fruit type.