Green bean, pod
The young edible fruit of the green bean plant, consisting of a tender pod (generally green) and multiple immature seeds. It is typically consumed as a vegetable. This term can be used to describe the young pod of different species and cultivars, including the common green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), the runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus), the asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), and the hyacint bean (Lablab purpureus). To further specify the species and/or cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: String beans; Runner beans; French beans; Snap beans; Snaps; Hyacint beans; Lablab bean; Bonavist bean; Dolichos bean; Egyptian kidney bean; Indian bean; Australian pea; Yardlong bean; Pea bean; Long-podded cowpea; Chinese long bean; Snake bean; Multiflora bean
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Faboideae spp.
- HS code: 0708.20
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