Phaseolus
( FAZ- ee - oh - lus )
Phaseolus Species and Varietals
The genus Phaseolus is a member of the plant family Fabaceae, and includes over 70 species. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Phaseolus coccineus (Scarlet Runner Bean, Runner Bean, Multiflora Bean, Butter Bean, Oregon Lima Bean, Ayocote) These perennial vining plants are grown both as crop plants and ornamentals in many gardens around the world, and are native to Central America. Most varieties have red flowers and multicolored seeds, though there are some with white flowers and white seeds. Grown from a tuberous root. |
Phaseolus lunatus (Lima Bean, Butter Bean, Sieva Bean, Double Bean, Madagascar Bean, Java Bean) These plants are native to Peru, and is a common warm season crop grown in the United States. Popular bush varieties of this species include 'Henderson', 'Eastland', 'Jackson Wonder', 'Dixie Butterpea', and 'Fordhook 242'. Commonly grown pole varieties include 'Carolina Sieva', 'Giant Speckled', 'Big 6', 'Willow Leaf', 'Mezcla', and 'King of the Garden'. |
Phaseolus maculatus (Metcalfe Bean, Prairie Bean, Spotted Bean) This species is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States where it naturally grows on rocky hillsides These plants produce trailing herbaceous stems from a large, woody taproot, and have pink flowers. Often used as livestock forage. |
Phaseolus polystachios (Thicket Bean, Wild Kidney Bean) This perennial herbaceous vine is native to North America and southwest Canada, and is closely related to the Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus). These plants require at least 10 hours of light per day to flower and leaf out, and is dormant in the wintertime, storing energy in its tuberous root. |
Phaseolus vulgaris (Common Bean)
This plant is widely grown around the globe for its edible dry seeds and green ripe pods. These plants can be classified as bush beans or climbing beans, and this species has many varieties to choose from. Some of the more commonly grown beans are listed and described below.
This plant is widely grown around the globe for its edible dry seeds and green ripe pods. These plants can be classified as bush beans or climbing beans, and this species has many varieties to choose from. Some of the more commonly grown beans are listed and described below.
Anasazi (Frijol Conejo)
Dappled red and white beans |
Appaloosa
Half ivory, half reddish-brown beans cultivated in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. |
Black Turtle
Small, shiny black beans that are popular in Latin cuisine. |
Bolita Bean
Cultivated in New Mexico, this variety produces white-tan to purplish beans. |
Calypso (Panda, Yin-Yang)
Half black, half white beans that have edible pods when young, and are also great for drying. |
Cranberry
White beans with cranberry red markings. |
Dragon Tongue
A type of Cranberry Bean, with reddish shells and greenish beans. Juicy beans. |
Flageolet
Picked early and allowed to dry in the shade to retain color. Firm and creamy texture. |
Kidney (Red)
These beans are used in many dishes, including red beans and rice. |
Jacob's Cattle (Trout)
Beans dappled with red and white markings. |
Mocha with Cherry
A pole-bean variety with white and dappled red and white areas. |
North Holland Brown
Dutch heirloom bush bean variety that produces tannish brown beans. |
Painted Pony Pea
Climbing beans that are reddish-brown and white. |
Peruano (Peruvian, Mexican Yellow, Canary)
This variety is used for making refried beans, and are creamy and buttery in texture. |
Pink (Habichuelas rosadas)
Small, pale pink beans that are a staple in Santa Maria-style barbeque dishes. |
Pinto
Mottled brown and dark brown skin; the most common bean found in the U.S. and Mexico. |
Polish Eagle (Independence)
With markings similar to an eagle, a Polish emblem of independence. |
Rattlesnake
Medium-sized bean with brown markings on a light brown seed. Pods coil around vines in a snake-like manner. |
Sulphur (China Yellow)
Nearly round yellowish heirloom variety with a distinct flavor that cooks to white. |
Tiger's Eye
Native to Chile or Argentina, a bean that resembles Tiger's Eye rocks. |
White (Navy, Haricot)
Popular in the United Kingdom and United States. |
Yellow (Enola Type)
Native to Mexico and uncommon in the U.S. due to a patent issue. |
Yellow Eye
A popular baking bean in Maine. Clean, mild taste. Heirloom variety 'Steuben' is a choice selection. |
Caring for acalypha
Propagation
Problems and Pests
Acalypha plants are susceptible to the following issues and pests:
- Aphids
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Resources
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