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The flat bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a vine and herbaceous annual that thrives in the warm climates of Central America and Mexico, with native ranges extending from Costa Rica to Nicaragua and across various regions of Mexico including Central, Gulf, Northeast, Northwest, Southe… Flat bean (Latin: Phaseolus vulgaris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Flat bean is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Flat bean is a member native to COS, GUA, HON, MXC, MXG, and MXE. This plant prefers well-lit conditions, with a light rating of 8 out of 10, and moist soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Flat bean grows best in USDA zone 2-11, 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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