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Phaseolus vulgaris

Phaseolus vulgaris

5.4
A bean plant grown worldwide for its edible pods and seeds
  • noun
  • /ˈfeɪziələs ˈvʌlɡərɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : frijol común
  • Many traditional dishes around the world include varieties of Phaseolus vulgaris as a key ingredient.

Examples

  • Farmers in many countries cultivate Phaseolus vulgaris for its nutritious beans.

  • Phaseolus vulgaris is the scientific name for the plant that produces common green beans.

  • The Phaseolus vulgaris plant is highly nutritious.

  • Farmers in Mexico cultivate Phaseolus vulgaris for its beans.

  • I planted a variety of Phaseolus vulgaris in my garden, and now I have a great harvest of beans.

  • The Phaseolus vulgaris is a staple in many diets around the world, celebrated for its nutritious seeds.

  • In my cooking class, we learned how to prepare dishes using Phaseolus vulgaris, highlighting its versatility.

Synonyms

common bean
vsPhaseolus vulgaris
1.1

A plant that grows beans people cook and eat

is the scientific species term used worldwide for that crop
common bean plant
vsPhaseolus vulgaris
2.4

A climbing or bushy vegetable that produces edible beans

is the general species term focusing on edible seeds and pods worldwide

Surface Forms

Phaseolus vulgaris singular
Phaseolus vulgaris plural

Morphology

Phaseolus + vulgaris

The name is a straightforward Latin binomial combining the genus Phaseolus (a bean plant) with the epithet vulgaris (meaning 'widespread' or 'common'), so a learner who knows those constituents can infer 'the common/widespread bean species' (common bean). This follows regular scientific naming conventions used across languages, making the overall meaning transparently derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Phaseolus vulgaris is a scientific name that comes from Latin. Phaseolus means 'bean' and vulgaris means 'common', so the name simply says 'common bean' and helps you remember it is the everyday bean grown and eaten for food.