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Phaseolus vulgaris 'Purple Bush Bean'
| Family Name: | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Common Name: | Purple Bush Bean |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Flowers | Flowers are pea-shaped. |
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| Fruit | The fruit is a long, narrow purple pod which tapers to a soft, thin tip. |
| Cultivation | Unlike pole beans, bush beans do not require staking to stay erect. Bush beans can be harvested earlier and are more compact than pole beans. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
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Others
| Master ID | 32867 |
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| Species ID | 7281 |
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