Canavalia Species, Horse Bean, Jack Bean, Overlook Bean, Sword Bean (Canavalia ensiformis)
Shown here are somewhat immature seeds but gives you an idea of their home within their pod!
Showing young beans and also the flowers. Pretty, eh?
Gaining in size! This pic also shows the shape of the foliage. (Note: The spade/heart-shaped leaf directly above my hand is from a Pink-eye purple hull vine that came to visit the Jack Bean row.)
Mature seed, dried.
A good view of the whole plant. Nice foliage, eh?
A table full of beans (or peas!) These averaged out to around 14 inches long. Some pods are more filled out than others. Am hoping to get some viable seed from this first-year harvest!
This is the bean on the Jack Bean Plant
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Canavalia Species, Horse Bean, Jack Bean, Overlook Bean, Sword Bean
Canavalia ensiformis
| Type: | Annuals, Vegetables |
| Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 7-10, Full Sun, Light Shade |