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green bean Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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green bean Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).

green bean

vegetable
Also known as: French bean, haricot bean, snap bean, string bean(Show More)
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green bean, widely cultivated, edible-podded legume of the species Phaseolus vulgaris. See bean.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.