The fava bean plant (Vicia faba or Faba vulgaris) is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family of legumes.

Fava Bean

The fava bean plant (Vicia faba or Faba vulgaris) is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family of legumes.

Galatea reclusa is a species of bivalve mollusk in the Donacidae family of bean clams (wedge shells).

Right Valve of Galatea Bivalve

Galatea reclusa is a species of bivalve mollusk in the Donacidae family of bean clams (wedge shells).

"Crab's-eye vine. Weather Plant. Fig. 64. - Height 10-12 ft.; frequently trailing over the ground S.: lfts. oblong, in numerous pairs: fls. varying from rose to white: seeds bright scarlet, with a black spot, used by Buddhists for rosaries, in India as standard weight, and in the W. Indies in bead word. Seeds irritant; also used as an abortive in the U.S.A variety with cream-colored bean is offered by Reasoner Bros.: Tropics generally. -The claims make for its weather-fortelling properties are exposed by Oliver in Kew Bull. Jan., 1890. It does, however, "go to sleep" during storms, but this is a feature of other legumes. Sometimes confounded with Rhynchosia phaseoloides (R. precatoria), which has similar seeds, but is a very different plant with large, 3-foliolate, bean-like lvs." L.H. Bailey, 1917

Crab's-Eye Vine

"Crab's-eye vine. Weather Plant. Fig. 64. - Height 10-12 ft.; frequently trailing over the ground S.:…

The seed of this plant is the source of castor type oil.

Castor Bean

The seed of this plant is the source of castor type oil.

Also known as Stiretrus anchorago. This bug is predatory of the larvae of the Mexican bean beetle and has been taken on soybeans, peanuts, alfalfa, and corn.

Stink Bug

Also known as Stiretrus anchorago. This bug is predatory of the larvae of the Mexican bean beetle and…

A species of peas that profusely covered with pods. The pods have one of the sweetest flavors of the varieties.

Rawson's Clipper

A species of peas that profusely covered with pods. The pods have one of the sweetest flavors of the…

Faba vulgaris is commonly known as broad bean.  It is also known as the fava bean. The flowers are white with a black spot and have five petals

Broad Bean Plant in Flower

Faba vulgaris is commonly known as broad bean. It is also known as the fava bean. The flowers are white…

The broad bean is also known as the fava bean. The pod is green and has a leathery texture.

Pods of Broad Bean

The broad bean is also known as the fava bean. The pod is green and has a leathery texture.

Broad bean, or fava bean, seeds are a round or oval shape. There are three to eight seeds per pod. The seed is edible and is frequently used in cooking.

Broad Bean Seed

Broad bean, or fava bean, seeds are a round or oval shape. There are three to eight seeds per pod. The…

The scientific name of french or dwarf beans is phaseolus vulgaris. These beans are also known as green beans or string beans.

Fruiting Plant of Dwarf or French Bean

The scientific name of french or dwarf beans is phaseolus vulgaris. These beans are also known as green…

The common name of phaseolous multiflorus is runner beans or kidney beans. This plant grows tall and can be planted to cover arches or fences.

Runner or Climbing Kidney Bean

The common name of phaseolous multiflorus is runner beans or kidney beans. This plant grows tall and…

The bean fly is found on many herbaceous plants. This fly is harmful to beans but is not easy to exterminate.

The Bean Fly

The bean fly is found on many herbaceous plants. This fly is harmful to beans but is not easy to exterminate.

Bean aphis have membranous and naked wings with few supporting nervures. Some species are wingless.

Bean Aphis

Bean aphis have membranous and naked wings with few supporting nervures. Some species are wingless.

Nelumbium is known as the sacred or water bean. The luteum variety has yellow, fragrant flowers. The flowers resemble a double tulip.

Nelumbium Luteum

Nelumbium is known as the sacred or water bean. The luteum variety has yellow, fragrant flowers. The…

The common names of <I>Apios tuberosa</I> are groundnut and wild bean. The plant grows between four and eight feet tall. The flowers are fragrant and chocolate brown.

Apios Tuberosa

The common names of Apios tuberosa are groundnut and wild bean. The plant grows between four and eight…

Broad bean is the common name of vicia faba. It is an erect growing plant and produces very large, usually flat seeds.

Broad Bean

Broad bean is the common name of vicia faba. It is an erect growing plant and produces very large, usually…

Common or kidney bean is the common name of <I>Phaseolus vulgaris</I>. In French it is known as haricot.

Kidney Bean

Common or kidney bean is the common name of Phaseolus vulgaris. In French it is known as haricot.

The large white lima bean, the common name of phaseolus lunatus, as a long season. It is normally a tall climbing plant.

Large White Lima Bean

The large white lima bean, the common name of phaseolus lunatus, as a long season. It is normally a…

Yard long bean is a species of vigna. The vines produce very long, slender pods.

Yard Long Bean

Yard long bean is a species of vigna. The vines produce very long, slender pods.

Soy bean is the common name of glycine hispida. It is a bushy, erect, hairy plant that produces small pods in clusters.

Soy Bean

Soy bean is the common name of glycine hispida. It is a bushy, erect, hairy plant that produces small…

Scarlet runner bean is the common name of phaseolus multiflorus. It is grown primarily for ornamental purposes.

Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet runner bean is the common name of phaseolus multiflorus. It is grown primarily for ornamental…

The common names of canavalia ensiformis are jack bean and the chickasaw lima.

Jack Bean

The common names of canavalia ensiformis are jack bean and the chickasaw lima.

Illustrated is a typical snap or string bean.

String Bean

Illustrated is a typical snap or string bean.

Cowpea, China bean, black-eyed pea, and black-eyed bean are all common names of vigna catjang. Botanically it is a bean rather than a pea.

Cowpea

Cowpea, China bean, black-eyed pea, and black-eyed bean are all common names of vigna catjang. Botanically…

The common name of dolichos lablab is hyacinth bean. Illustrated is the giant form.

Dolichos Lablab

The common name of dolichos lablab is hyacinth bean. Illustrated is the giant form.

Golden chain and bean tree are the common names of laburnum anagyroides. The flowers bloom in May and June. The plant is native to southern Europe.

Golden Chain

Golden chain and bean tree are the common names of laburnum anagyroides. The flowers bloom in May and…

Illustrated is the pod of a legume or bean. The seeds are arranged in rows.

Pod of Legume

Illustrated is the pod of a legume or bean. The seeds are arranged in rows.

A lima bean at different stages of soaking. This is an experiment to show how seeds get water from the soil.

Lima Bean

A lima bean at different stages of soaking. This is an experiment to show how seeds get water from the…

Lentile, a species of pulse or bean.

Lentile

Lentile, a species of pulse or bean.