Difference between revisions of "Comtesse de Chambord"
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| − | From France, 1885 or earlier. Means "Countess of Chambord" in French, and was probably named after Marie-Thérèse de Modène, wife of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri,_Count_of_Chambord Henri of Artois], once a claimant to the French throne. Also known as Rice Bean due to the size and color of the seeds. | + | From France, 1885 or earlier. Means "Countess of Chambord" in French, and was probably named after Marie-Thérèse de Modène, wife of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri,_Count_of_Chambord Henri of Artois], once a claimant to the French throne and disputedly king for a week. Also known as Rice Bean due to the size and color of the seeds. |
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Revision as of 10:40, 18 March 2013
| Comtesse de Chambord | |
|---|---|
| Uses | snap |
| Growth Habit | bush |
| Maturity | early |
| Flower Color | |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | white |
| Seed Pattern | solid |
Name and History
From France, 1885 or earlier. Means "Countess of Chambord" in French, and was probably named after Marie-Thérèse de Modène, wife of Henri of Artois, once a claimant to the French throne and disputedly king for a week. Also known as Rice Bean due to the size and color of the seeds.
Uses
Tender little snap beans, or quick-cooking dry beans.
Description
Growth: Bush to a foot tall.
Flowers:
Pods: Green, round, small.
Seeds: Small shiny white seeds.
