Common names:
Snap Bean or Dry Bean
Common Bean

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Uses:Useful for timber production
Edible Parts:Sap
Dynamic Accumulator:I (Iodine)
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Stratify seeds
Pollinators:Various insects
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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