Fabaceae Phaseolus lunatus L.
Sieva Bean
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 103
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Phaseolus lunatus L.
Scientific name: Phaseolus lunatus L.
USDA symbol: PHLU2 (
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Common names: Sieva Bean
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Seed pods cooked and eaten whole or cooked with butter, squash or meat.
RECRD: 7623 id: 26322