BEAN 'Sword' --Canavalia ensiformis--

aka jack bean, scimitar bean A perennial vine of unclear origin with large leaves and long seeds pods, widely cultivated for its large seeds which are edible after boiling.Cultural RequirementsFrost Tolerance ModerateWater Requirements HighWind Tolerance LowAppearanceGrowth Form ClimberPerennialAnnualOrnamental Value AverageUsesProperties DeciduousGardening Ground CoverFood/Medicinal Edible Seed/NutAgriculture/Forestry Forage/Fodder