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Phaseolus filiformis Benth. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Phaseolus filiformis Benth. (Phaseolus filiformis Benth.)
Plantae

Phaseolus filiformis Benth.

Phaseolus filiformis Benth.

Phaseolus filiformis is a wild bean species native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico, with common common names and distinct physical traits.

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Family
Genus
Phaseolus
Order
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Phaseolus filiformis Benth.

Scientific Classification and Native Range

Phaseolus filiformis Benth. is a species of wild bean native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Common Names

Its common names are slimjim bean, slender-stem bean, Wright's Limabean, and Wright's phaseolus.

Foliage and Flower Characteristics

This plant has a similar appearance to other beans, with leaves made up of lobed triangular leaflets and pink flowers that have the characteristic pea-like shape.

Pod Dimensions

Its small bean pods measure 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters in length, and less than 1 centimeter in width.

Photo: (c) Allison Autry, all rights reserved, uploaded by Allison Autry

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae Phaseolus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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