Phaseolus plagiocylix

Overview

Phaseolus plagiocylix is a climbing or trailing annual or perennial bean native to Mexico or Central America, growing in tropical dry and moist forest habi

Phaseolus plagiocylix is a climbing or trailing annual or perennial bean native to Mexico or Central America, growing in tropical dry and moist forest habitats. It produces small pea-type flowers and trifoliate leaves typical of the wild bean genus, with slender pods containing small seeds. The genus Phaseolus includes the cultivated common bean (P. vulgaris) and runner bean (P. coccineus) among its diverse wild relatives.