Phaseolus Aureus (Noun)
Meaning
Erect bushy annual widely cultivated in warm regions of India and Indonesia and United States for forage and especially its edible seeds; chief source of bean sprouts used in Chinese cookery; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mung bean, also known as phaseolus aureus, is a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes due to its versatility and nutritional value.
- Phaseolus aureus is widely cultivated in warm regions of India and Indonesia for its edible seeds and forage.
- In the United States, phaseolus aureus is often grown as a crop for its nutritious seeds and as a source of bean sprouts.
- The seeds of the phaseolus aureus plant are a chief source of bean sprouts used in Chinese cookery and other Asian cuisines.
- Phaseolus aureus is sometimes placed in the genus Phaseolus, but its classification can vary depending on the source and context.