vigna sesquipedalis

Thân thiện

The gardener harvests a long, green vigna sesquipedalis from the vine.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A leguminous plant species: Vigna sesquipedalis is the scientific name for a specific type of bean plant, characterized by producing exceptionally long, edible pods.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, scientific, agricultural, or botanical contexts to precisely identify this plant species. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer cultivated a row of Vigna sesquipedalis in his garden.
  • For the experiment, we compared the growth rates of Phaseolus vulgaris and Vigna sesquipedalis.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet.
  • Vigna sesquipedalis belongs to the family Fabaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Asparagus bean: A common name for this plant.
• Yardlong bean: Another common name, referring to the pod's length.
• Chinese long bean: A common name used in culinary contexts.
• Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis: A fuller taxonomic designation, indicating it is a subspecies within (the cowpea species).

Synonyms

• Scientific synonym: subsp. .
• Common names: Asparagus bean, yardlong bean, Chinese long bean.

Notes on Meaning

• The specific epithet "" is Latin, meaning "a foot and a half long," which humorously exaggerates the pod's notable length.
• While the pods are very long, they are typically harvested when young and succulent for culinary use.

Học thuật

Noun

1. South American bean having very long succulent pods

Từ đồng nghĩa

• asparagus bean
• yard-long bean
• Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis
• Vigna sesquipedalis