Broad-bean (Noun)
Meaning
Old World upright plant grown especially for its large flat edible seeds but also as fodder.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer planted a field of broad-bean to harvest the nutritious seeds for human consumption.
- In some regions, broad-bean is used as a cover crop to improve soil health and reduce erosion.
- The broad-bean plant can grow quite tall, often requiring staking to prevent it from toppling over in the wind.
- Broad-bean is a cool-season crop, typically planted in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
- In addition to its edible seeds, the leaves and stalks of the broad-bean plant can be used as fodder for livestock.