Lablab bean

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Name Variations

 * hyacinth bean
 * bonavist bean
 * Egyptian bean
 * Fuji mame
 * Indian bean

About Lablab bean
Wikipedia Article About Lablab bean on Wikipedia

The Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab, syn. Lablab purpureus), also called Indian Bean and Egyptian Bean, is a plant of the family Fabaceae is a species of bean widespread as a food crop throughout the tropics, especially in Africa. It is also grown as forage and as an ornamental plant.

The fresh beans are called dolichos beans.