Difference between revisions of "Beans"
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Revision as of 07:28, 27 February 2013
- Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris
- Also called: the majority of "types" of beans are all this species. Bush beans, half-runner beans, pole beans, filet beans, French beans, greasy beans, green beans, haricots verts, Romano beans, snap beans, string beans, black beans, borlotti beans, cannellini beans, cranberry beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pink beans, pinto beans, and many more.
- Plant type: bush or vine
- Native to: West Africa
- Parts eaten: young leaves, young pods (cooked), young or mature seeds (cooked). Uncooked dry beans are toxic in a food poisoning sort of way.