Vigna radiata

Overview

Vigna radiata, the mung bean or green gram, is an annual vine native to the Indian subcontinent, one of the most important pulse crops in Asia with cultiva

Vigna radiata, the mung bean or green gram, is an annual vine native to the Indian subcontinent, one of the most important pulse crops in Asia with cultivation dating back over 4,500 years. It is grown extensively across South and Southeast Asia, China, and Africa for its small green seeds, which are eaten whole, sprouted, or processed into starch noodles and flour. The plant is highly valued for its rapid growth, heat tolerance, nitrogen-fixing ability, and high protein content.