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Jack bean
Canavalia ensiformis
Fri 16 March 2007

Canavalia ensiformis - Jack bean
 

 
 
 
 
 
English:  
Danish: 
French: Haricot sabre* 
German: 
Spanish: Judía sable, gigante
 
Botanical description: An annual plant with no twining erect stems, violet flowers and very large pods (until 25-30 cm.) 
 
Production description: 
 
Major uses and marketed products: Forage or green manure, sometimes dry seeds 
 
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