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Phaseolus limensis

Phaseolus limensis

9.1
A plant that produces large flat seeds called Lima beans
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : frijol lima
  • The seeds of Phaseolus limensis are often referred to as Lima beans in English-speaking countries.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the growth habits of Phaseolus limensis in both bush and climbing forms.

  • Phaseolus limensis is widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds in several parts of the world.

  • I love cooking with Phaseolus limensis!

  • The lima bean is rich in protein.

  • Phaseolus limensis is a popular ingredient in many traditional dishes due to its rich flavor and nutritional value.

  • Farmers harvest Phaseolus limensis for its large flat seeds, which are enjoyed as a healthy snack.

  • In regions with warm climates, Phaseolus limensis thrives and produces an abundant crop each year.

Synonyms

lima bean
vsPhaseolus limensis
9 2.5

A flat pale green or white bean that people cook and eat

focuses on the species as a plant producing those large flat seeds
lima
vsPhaseolus limensis
9 2.6

A flat pale green or white bean often used in cooking

refers to the plant species that produces those seeds
lima bean plant
vsPhaseolus limensis
2.8

A plant that grows pods with large flat beans people eat

is the formal species name rather than the common plant description
Phaseolus lunatus
vsPhaseolus limensis
  • Specialized
7.6

A bush plant that grows small flat edible lima beans

includes larger seeds and possible tall vine growth rather than only bush

Surface Forms

Phaseolus limensis singular
Phaseolus limensises plural
lima beans plural
lima bean singular

Morphology

Phaseolus + limensis

This is a taxonomic Latin binomial combining Phaseolus (a bean genus) with limensis (an adjectival epithet meaning 'of Lima'), so a speaker who knows both constituents could infer it denotes the Lima bean. However, 'limensis' is a Latin-form epithet rather than a common English word and recognizing binomial naming conventions requires background knowledge, so the relation is only partially predictable for a typical B1 learner.

Etymology

Phaseolus limensis is the Latin name for the Lima bean plant. The name joins Phaseolus, an old Latin word for 'bean', and limensis, which means 'from Lima' in Peru, so the name points to the bean and its place of origin and helps you remember it is the 'Lima bean' plant.