Beans

Scientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris

Also called: the majority of "types" of beans are all this species. 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 an uncomfortable but not lethal way.