Canavalia ensiformis

Definitions of Canavalia ensiformis
  1. noun
    annual semi-erect bushy plant of tropical South America bearing long pods with white seeds grown especially for forage
    synonyms: giant stock bean, jack bean, wonder bean
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    type of:
    vine
    a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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