Seed of one of several genera of the plant family Fabaceae
For other uses, see Bean (disambiguation).
Bean pods on a plantBean plant
A bean is the seed of several plants in the family Fabaceae, which are used as vegetables for human or animal food.[1] They can be cooked in many different ways,[2] including boiling, frying, and baking, and are used in many traditional dishes throughout the world.
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