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Sword Bean (Canavalia gladiata), a member of the Fabaceae family, is native to regions including Nepal, Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, and Hainan. Sword Bean (Latin: Canavalia gladiata, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sword 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.
Sword Bean is a member of the Fabaceae family native to ASS, BAN, CBD, CHC, CHS, and EHM. Sword Bean thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sword Bean grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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