Scientific Name | Phaseolus vulgaris |
Family | Fabaceae |
Plant Type | Annual herbaceous vegetable |
Height | 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) |
Leaf Shape | Oval to kidney-shaped, slightly serrated |
Leaf Size | 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) |
Leaf Color | Green |
Flower Color | White or pale purple |
Flower Size | 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches) |
Pod Shape | Long, cylindrical |
Pod Length | 8 to 20 cm (3 to 8 inches) |
Pod Color | Green (may turn yellow or purple when mature) |