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Phaseolus lunatus

Burma bean

Other common names
butter bean
duffin bean
see moreHibbert bean
Lima bean
Lima kidney bean
Rangoon bean
Sieva bean
sugar bean
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Phaseolus

Genus description

Phaseolus are annual or perennial legumes, usually climbing or trailing in form, and with trifoliate leaves. Grown as crop plants for their edible seeds, including runner, French and lima beans, as well as for animal feed, green manures and as ornamentals

Name status

Correct

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