canavalia ensiformis

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests the long pods of a Canavalia ensiformis plant.

Definition

Noun: * A tropical legume plant: Canavalia ensiformis is the scientific name for an annual, semi-erect, bushy plant native to tropical South America. It is cultivated for forage and as a cover crop, known for its long pods containing white seeds.

Usage

• is valued in agriculture for improving soil quality.
• The seeds of must be properly processed before being used as feed.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and agricultural contexts, is often discussed for its nitrogen-fixing properties and drought tolerance.

Variants and Related Words

• Jack bean: The common name for .
• Horse bean: Another common name sometimes used for this species.

Synonyms

• Jack bean
• Horse bean

Học thuật

Noun

1. annual semi-erect bushy plant of tropical South America bearing long pods with white seeds grown especially for forage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• jack bean
• wonder bean
• giant stock bean
• Canavalia ensiformis