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Beans (Phaseolus)
The genus Phaseolus is known quite simply as the beans family, which is enjoyed globally as a crop planted for sustenance. The cultivation of beans has been dated back as far back as 2300 BC in Peru. They are now grown in an almost countless number of varieties. Common growth habits include both climbing and bush-like plants.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
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Attributes of Beans
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Beans
Distribution of Beans
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Distribution Map of Beans
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Beans
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The beans genus generally requires full sunlight, consistently moist well-drained soil, and a temperature range of 60°F to 95°F. They are prone to pests such as aphids and diseases like root rot if overwatered. The plants thrive in warm conditions, needing a longer growth season with careful watering in the heat of the summer. During the cooler seasons, beans plants require less water. The genus is not frost-tolerant and must be protected or harvested before winter.
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8 most common species：
Common bean
Common bean is one of the most widely produced cash crops in the world, with 23.6 million tons grown in 2016. China is the largest producer of common bean, accounting for 79% of the market share. While common bean is known as a staple food source, the leaves can be used to trap bedbugs and the beans are widely used in a type of fortune-telling called "pharmancy".
Scarlet runner
The scarlet runner plant makes for a beautiful display with its lush green leaves with bright red flowers. The beans that grow in the scarlet runner can be cooked and eaten, and they provide fiber, protein, and potassium.
Tepary Bean
Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) is an annual bean plant native to the United States and Mexico and can produce fruit even in arid, drought-level conditions. In folklore, some native tribes believe that the Milky Way at night is actually made up of tepary Beans in the sky! It is an incredibly well-behaved bean that is very easy to grow.
Lima bean
The lima bean is an annual bushy or creeping, perennial herbaceous plant whose stems can reach lengths of 2 to 4 meters. The petals are usually light green, sometimes purple.
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘
A cultivar of Common bean, phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘ is named for the yellowish color of its seedpods. A climbing cultivar with a rather open habit, phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘ appreciates a trellis or similar structure to stimulate growth. For its reliability and performance, this cultivar has won an Award of Garden of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake’
A cultivar of Common bean, phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake’ produces abundant amounts of stringless green beans from early summer to early autumn. An heirloom variant, this cultivar dates back to 1885 and is chosen by gardeners for its climbing tendencies, making it perfect for walls or trellises.
Scarlet runner 'Stardust'
Scarlet runner 'Stardust' is a vigorous climbing perennial often grown as an annual. This variety boasts enchanting white flowers, from which edible pods and beans emerge given enough warmth and sunlight. Adaptable to trellises or fences, scarlet runner 'Stardust''s dense foliage provides a lush backdrop, while the tendrils grasp structures, giving it a robust vertical presence in gardens.
Dry shelling bean 'Borlotto Rosso'
‘Rosso’ means red in Italian and this is an appropriate name for the bright red and white-shelled dry shelling bean 'Borlotto Rosso'. The beans are also white with red speckles and can be cooked in the same way as other borlotti beans. This variety makes a colorful and nutritious addition to the vegetable garden.
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Common bean
Common bean
Common bean is one of the most widely produced cash crops in the world, with 23.6 million tons grown in 2016. China is the largest producer of common bean, accounting for 79% of the market share. While common bean is known as a staple food source, the leaves can be used to trap bedbugs and the beans are widely used in a type of fortune-telling called "pharmancy".
Scarlet runner
Scarlet runner
The scarlet runner plant makes for a beautiful display with its lush green leaves with bright red flowers. The beans that grow in the scarlet runner can be cooked and eaten, and they provide fiber, protein, and potassium.
Tepary Bean
Tepary Bean
Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) is an annual bean plant native to the United States and Mexico and can produce fruit even in arid, drought-level conditions. In folklore, some native tribes believe that the Milky Way at night is actually made up of tepary Beans in the sky! It is an incredibly well-behaved bean that is very easy to grow.
Lima bean
Lima bean
The lima bean is an annual bushy or creeping, perennial herbaceous plant whose stems can reach lengths of 2 to 4 meters. The petals are usually light green, sometimes purple.
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘
A cultivar of Common bean, phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘ is named for the yellowish color of its seedpods. A climbing cultivar with a rather open habit, phaseolus vulgaris 'Golden Gate‘ appreciates a trellis or similar structure to stimulate growth. For its reliability and performance, this cultivar has won an Award of Garden of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake’
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake’
A cultivar of Common bean, phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake’ produces abundant amounts of stringless green beans from early summer to early autumn. An heirloom variant, this cultivar dates back to 1885 and is chosen by gardeners for its climbing tendencies, making it perfect for walls or trellises.
Scarlet runner 'Stardust'
Scarlet runner 'Stardust'
Scarlet runner 'Stardust' is a vigorous climbing perennial often grown as an annual. This variety boasts enchanting white flowers, from which edible pods and beans emerge given enough warmth and sunlight. Adaptable to trellises or fences, scarlet runner 'Stardust''s dense foliage provides a lush backdrop, while the tendrils grasp structures, giving it a robust vertical presence in gardens.
Dry shelling bean 'Borlotto Rosso'
Dry shelling bean 'Borlotto Rosso'
‘Rosso’ means red in Italian and this is an appropriate name for the bright red and white-shelled dry shelling bean 'Borlotto Rosso'. The beans are also white with red speckles and can be cooked in the same way as other borlotti beans. This variety makes a colorful and nutritious addition to the vegetable garden.
Scarlet runner 'White Lady'
Scarlet runner 'White Lady'
Scarlet runner 'White Lady' is distinct for its white flowers. A cultivar of Phaseolus coccineus, its name refers to the coloring of those flowers. This plant is a climbing perennial and produces large, juicy pods of beans in summer. It is therefore prized in vegetable gardens, but mature seeds should not be eaten uncooked.
Scarlet runner 'Scarlet Emperor'
Scarlet runner 'Scarlet Emperor'
The scarlet runner 'Scarlet Emperor' is a cultivar in the legume family. This variety of green beans is a runner. It is known for its delicious flavor and pretty red flowers. Its flowers are drove the cultivar's name. Some argue that the flowers themselves are fruits because they have seeds.
Santa rita mountain bean
Santa rita mountain bean
Santa rita mountain bean boasts slender green pods and twining growth typical of legumes, thriving in sunny habitats. Its leaves flutter in a trifoliate arrangement, a trait helping it to capture light efficiently. Delicate flowers, often a hue of purple or blue, add to its allure, signaling pollinators. This self-pollinating species is resilient, adapting well to varied soil conditions.
Slimleaf bean
Slimleaf bean
Slimleaf bean is a slender, climbing plant known for its narrow leaves and delicate profile. Adapted to sunny, well-drained habitats, it produces small, trumpet-shaped flowers and elongated pods. Its growth pattern is often intertwined with surrounding vegetation, which provides necessary support for its upward journey toward sunlight.
Gray's bean
Gray's bean
Gray's bean is a climbing or bushy legume distinguished by its twining stems and leaf structure, which consists of three ovate leaflets. It bears clusters of delicate, often colorful flowers followed by elongated pods that house the seeds. Thriving in temperate climates, gray's bean adapts well to a variety of soils, requiring adequate sunlight and moisture for optimal growth. Its growth patterns and foliage may vary depending on environmental conditions but consistently reveals its unique family traits.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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Beans
Phaseolus
The genus Phaseolus is known quite simply as the beans family, which is enjoyed globally as a crop planted for sustenance. The cultivation of beans has been dated back as far back as 2300 BC in Peru. They are now grown in an almost countless number of varieties. Common growth habits include both climbing and bush-like plants.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
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Key Facts About Beans
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Attributes of Beans
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Beans
Distribution of Beans
Feedback
Distribution Map of Beans
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Beans
Feedback
The beans genus generally requires full sunlight, consistently moist well-drained soil, and a temperature range of 60°F to 95°F. They are prone to pests such as aphids and diseases like root rot if overwatered. The plants thrive in warm conditions, needing a longer growth season with careful watering in the heat of the summer. During the cooler seasons, beans plants require less water. The genus is not frost-tolerant and must be protected or harvested before winter.
How to Water Beans?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Beans?
How to Propagate Beans?
How to Plant Beans?
Exploring the Beans Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Common bean
Common bean is one of the most widely produced cash crops in the world, with 23.6 million tons grown in 2016. China is the largest producer of common bean, accounting for 79% of the market share. While common bean is known as a staple food source, the leaves can be used to trap bedbugs and the beans are widely used in a type of fortune-telling called "pharmancy".
Scarlet runner
The scarlet runner plant makes for a beautiful display with its lush green leaves with bright red flowers. The beans that grow in the scarlet runner can be cooked and eaten, and they provide fiber, protein, and potassium.
Tepary Bean
Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) is an annual bean plant native to the United States and Mexico and can produce fruit even in arid, drought-level conditions. In folklore, some native tribes believe that the Milky Way at night is actually made up of tepary Beans in the sky! It is an incredibly well-behaved bean that is very easy to grow.
Lima bean
The lima bean is an annual bushy or creeping, perennial herbaceous plant whose stems can reach lengths of 2 to 4 meters. The petals are usually light green, sometimes purple.
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All Species of Beans
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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