Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Common bean, also known as Green bean, Pole bean
India is the leading producer of common beans, holding approximately 23% of the global market share. In 2016, the worldwide production of common beans reached 23.6 million tons. Common beans are a significant staple food, and interestingly, the leaves can be used to trap bedbugs. Additionally, beans are sometimes used in a form of fortune-telling known as "pharmancy."
Key Facts About Common bean
Attributes of Common bean
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 60 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Purple Pink
Scientific Classification of Common bean
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Legumes, milkworts and allies
Family
Legume
Genus
Beans
Species
Common bean
Toxicity
ingestion, skin contact