Common bean (simi)

Catalogue Type

Seed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Phaseolus vulgaris

Family

Fabaceae

Distinguishing Characters

i) The beans are smooth, plump, kidney shaped, upto 1.5 cm long.
ii) Beans range widely in colour and are often mottled in 2 or more colours.

Photo of Seed

Description

i) It is a herbaceous annual plant grown worldwide for its edible dry seeds or unripe fruit.

ii) It is valued for its high content of protein and micronutrients such as iron and folic acid .