Phaseolus dumosus
Macfad.
Year-long bean
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit, Seeds
The fruit and seeds are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
America, Caribbean, Central America, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, South America,
How to Identify
A tropical climbing bean in the legume family that is cultivated in tropical regions.
Nutrition Score: 29/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - dry | 4.3 | — | — | 34.4 | — | — | — | — |
Wikipedia
Source ↗Phaseolus dumosus (strict botanic Phaseolus × dumosus Macfad.), the year bean or year-long bean, is an annual to perennial herbaceous vine in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to a narrow region in the highlands of Guatemala. It is one of the five Phaseolus domesticates and is similarly used for its beans. It was recently found to be a hybrid between two other cultivated species of Central America, Phaseolus coccineus and P. vulgaris and displays intermediate characteristics. Taxonomically, it was previously categorized as Phaseolus polyanthus and P. coccineus ssp. darwinianus. This species grows in humid forests and may reach 10 meters in length. It is visited by carpenter bees. The epithet 'dumosus' means bushy or shrubby. The plant prefers a cool and humid environment.
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Names & Synonyms
Chunta purutu, Frejol cholo, Frijol cacha, Guarango de espinas, Kaenimosae, Palicino, Palsero, Poroto cholo
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