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Phaseolus vulgaris

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Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant. Its botanical classification, along with other Phaseolus species, is as a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. It forms a green-leaved vine which produces beans inside of pods.

FamilyFabaceae
GenusPhaseolus
NativeSouth America
LifespanAnnual

About Phaseolus vulgaris

Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant. Its botanical classification, along with other Phaseolus species, is as a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. It forms a green-leaved vine which produces beans inside of pods.

Common Names

EnglishBean
हिन्दीसामान्य फलियाँ
मराठीघेवडा
தமிழ்சாதாரண அவரை
संस्कृतम्शिम्बी

Native Range

South America is listed as part of the native range.

Native to South America.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Annual
  • Tagged as Deciduous

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Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant. Its botanical classification, along with other Phaseolus species, is as a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. It forms a green-leaved vine which produces beans inside of pods.

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