Canavalia Ensiformis
Canavalia Ensiformis
Canavalia ensiformis, or (Common) Jack-bean, is a legume which is used for animal fodder and human nutrition, especially in Brazil where it is called feijao-de-porco ("pig bean"). It is also the source of concanavalin A.C. ensiformis is a twining plant up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height. It has deep roots, which makes it drought resistant. The plant can spread via long runners. The flowers are pink-purple in colour. The pods are up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long with large white seeds.
| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| (unranked) | Angiosperms |
| (unranked) | Eudicots |
| (unranked) | Rosids |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Canavalia |
| Species | C. ensiformis |
Binomial name
Canavalia ensiformis