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.

Noun

1. South American bean having very long succulent pods