| 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) |