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Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

9.9
A tropical climbing plant with edible winged pods, seeds, roots, and leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Farmers in Southeast Asia often cultivate Psophocarpus tetragonolobus for its high-protein beans and edible leaves.

Examples

  • Botanists are studying Psophocarpus tetragonolobus because it thrives in tropical climates and enriches soil fertility.

  • The roots of Psophocarpus tetragonolobus are rich in nutrients and can be used as a food source.

  • The Psophocarpus tetragonolobus plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Many farmers cultivate Psophocarpus tetragonolobus for its nutritious pods.

  • Farmers in Southeast Asia often cultivate Psophocarpus tetragonolobus for its high-protein beans and edible leaves.

  • Many farmers cultivate Psophocarpus tetragonolobus for its nutritious pods.

  • The roots of Psophocarpus tetragonolobus are rich in nutrients and can be used as a food source.

Synonyms

goa bean
vsPsophocarpus tetragonolobus
  • Indian
9.9

A tropical climbing plant with four-winged pods eaten as a vegetable

is the general plant valued for pods seeds tubers and leaves
winged bean
vsPsophocarpus tetragonolobus
  • Indian
6.9

A tropical climbing plant with edible pods that have four raised edges and thick edible roots

is the broader plant term that covers all its edible parts
goa bean vine
vsPsophocarpus tetragonolobus
  • Indian
9.9

A climbing plant with purple flowers and edible pods with four winged edges

is the same species named for its value as a multiuse food crop
Manila bean
vsPsophocarpus tetragonolobus
  • Philippine
9.9

A tropical climbing plant with winged pods used in cooking

is the common species term used for its various edible parts
winged pea
vsPsophocarpus tetragonolobus
  • Indian
9.9

A tropical climbing plant with edible pods that have four jagged wings and roots that store food

is the wide name for the species grown for many edible parts

Surface Forms

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus singular
Psophocarpus tetragonolobuses plural

Morphology

Psophocarpus + tetragonolobus

This is a Latin botanical binomial functioning as a proper name rather than a compositional English phrase. Even if a learner knew 'Psophocarpus' as a tropical herb, the species element 'tetragonolobus' is not a standard English word (and is undefined here), and scientific names do not transparently convey the everyday meaning 'winged bean' to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus is the scientific name for the winged bean, and the second part tetragonolobus literally means 'four-angled pod' because the bean's long pod has four wing-like edges. So the name gives a clear picture of the plant and helps you remember it as the bean with edible pods, seeds and leaves.