Phaseolus coccineus

Phaseolus coccineus

Overview

Phaseolus coccineus, commonly known as scarlet runner bean, is a robust climbing vine native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America, widely cultiva

Phaseolus coccineus, commonly known as scarlet runner bean, is a robust climbing vine native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America, widely cultivated worldwide as an ornamental and edible plant. It produces striking scarlet-red flowers that attract hummingbirds, followed by large flat pods containing speckled purple-black seeds that are edible when young or dried. Unlike common beans, it is perennial in frost-free climates and develops thick tuberous roots.

Taxonomy

Порядок Fabales
Семейство Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Phaseolus coccineus

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What family does Phaseolus coccineus belong to?
Phaseolus coccineus (Phaseolus coccineus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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