Phaseolus Lunatus
Phaseolus lunatus
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Phaseolus
- Primary use
- medicinal
A lima bean, also commonly known as butter bean, sieva bean, double bean or Madagascar bean, is a legume grown for its edible seeds or beans.
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Phaseolus Lunatus vs Phaseolus Polyanthus
Phaseolus lunatus · Phaseolus polyanthus
Phaseolus Polyanthus
Phaseolus polyanthus
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Phaseolus
- Primary use
- medicinal
At a glance
- · Same genus (Phaseolus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
- · Both are primarily medicinal.
- · Evidence tiers — Phaseolus Lunatus: T; Phaseolus Polyanthus: T.