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Definition

noun

A leguminous plant native to South America, identifiable by its edible large white seeds in a long pod, pink-purple flowers, and spread through long runners.

Supplement

The plant is grown especially for forage. It is also an important source of concanavalin A and urease.

Scientific name: Canavalia plagiosperma

Other common names:

• Wonder bean
• Pearson bean
• giant stock bean

See also: lectin, concanavalin A.