Plant of the day
Phaseolus vulgaris
BeanHerb
Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is a herbaceous annual plant. Its botanical classification, along with other Phaseolus species, is as a member of the legume family, Fabaceae. It forms a green-leaved vine which produces beans inside of pods.
FamilyFabaceae
GenusPhaseolus
NativeSouth America
LifespanAnnual
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Phaseolus vulgaris.