Definition

Noun: * A tropical American climbing bean plant (Phaseolus coccineus) with red flowers and mottled black seeds. It is a perennial species, unlike the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), and its beans are considered a preferred food bean in Great Britain. It is also known as the runner bean or scarlet runner bean.

Usage

• This term is used in botanical, agricultural, and culinary contexts to specifically identify this species of bean plant.
• It is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature) and is typically used in formal or technical writing.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The gardener cultivated Phaseolus coccineus for its vibrant red flowers and edible pods.
  • In this climate, Phaseolus coccineus behaves as a perennial, returning each year.
  • The dried beans from Phaseolus coccineus are a staple in some British recipes.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often contrasted with (the common bean) to highlight differences in growth habit (perennial vs. annual) and floral characteristics.
• In horticulture, it may be discussed for its value as both an ornamental plant (due to its flowers) and a food crop.

Variants and Related Words

• Runner bean: The common name for .
• Scarlet runner bean: Another common name, emphasizing the color of its flowers.
• Multiflora bean: A less common name sometimes used.
• Phaseolus: The genus name, which includes other bean species like (common bean) and (lima bean).

Synonyms

• Runner bean
• Scarlet runner bean

Notes

• As a scientific Latin name, is always italicized in print. The genus name is capitalized, while the species epithet is not.
• While perennial in its native tropical habitat, it is often grown as an annual in temperate regions.

Noun

1. tropical American bean with red flowers and mottled black beans similar to Phaseolus vulgaris but perennial; a preferred food bean in Great Britain