Benghal Bean (Noun)
Meaning
The annual woody vine of Asia having long clusters of purplish flowers and densely hairy pods; cultivated in southern United States for green manure and grazing.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bengal bean vine has become a staple crop in many southern US states due to its ability to thrive in hot and humid climates.
- The densely hairy pods of the bengal bean plant contain several seeds that can be used as a natural fertilizer.
- Bengal bean vines can grow up to 20 feet per year, making them an ideal choice for quickly covering trellises and other supports.
- Farmers often cultivate bengal beans as a crop rotation option to add nutrients to the soil and improve its overall health.
- In Asia, the bengal bean plant has been used for centuries as a source of food, medicine, and even fabric dye.
Synonyms
- Mucuna Pruriens Utilis
- Cowage
- Velvet Bean
- Bengal Bean
- Mucuna Deeringiana
- Mucuna Aterrima
- Florida Bean
- Stizolobium Deeringiana