Difference between revisions of "Bean"
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| − | A '''bean''' is a large [[plant]] [[seed]] belonging to the family ''[[Fabaceae]]'', formerly referred to as ''[[Leguminosae]]''. | + | A '''bean''' (''Phaseolus vulgaris'') is a large [[plant]] [[seed]] belonging to the family ''[[Fabaceae]]'', formerly referred to as ''[[Leguminosae]]''. Beans originated in the Americas, but spread to the [[Old World]] as a result of the [[Columbian Exchange]]. |
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| + | There are many types of beans, including: | ||
| + | *Kidney beans | ||
| + | *[[Lima beans]] | ||
| + | *Navy beans | ||
| + | *Great northern beans | ||
| + | *Pinto beans | ||
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[[Category:Botany]] | [[Category:Botany]] | ||
[[Category:Agriculture]] | [[Category:Agriculture]] | ||
[[Category:Vegetables]] | [[Category:Vegetables]] | ||
Revision as of 21:38, November 15, 2009
A bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a large plant seed belonging to the family Fabaceae, formerly referred to as Leguminosae. Beans originated in the Americas, but spread to the Old World as a result of the Columbian Exchange.
There are many types of beans, including:
- Kidney beans
- Lima beans
- Navy beans
- Great northern beans
- Pinto beans
