Jack Bean - Canavalia ensiformis 004 is a photograph by George Bostian which was uploaded on September 18th, 2019.
Jack Bean - Canavalia ensiformis 004
The story of Jack and the Beanstalk could be from someone that grew these. Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.) is a climbing perennial legume... more
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Jack Bean - Canavalia ensiformis 004
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George Bostian
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The story of Jack and the Beanstalk could be from someone that grew these. Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC.) is a climbing perennial legume commonly cultivated as an annual. It grows up to 2 m high with 8-20 cm long trifoliate leaves and a strong root system. Flowers are pink, mauve or white with a red base. Pods are up to 36 cm long and contain 1-2 cm long, ellipsoid seeds. Pods and seeds are edible and used for food, the young pods being cooked as a vegetable. The whole plant, the pods and seeds are also used to feed animals.
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