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Wright's Limabean, Phaseolus wrightii

Wright's Limabean, Phaseolus wrightii. Vine Plant. Photo April 21, 2009. Tortilla Flat, Arizona.
Wright's Limabean, Phaseolus wrightii. Flower. Photo April 21, 2009. Tortilla Flat, Arizona.
Wright's Limabean, Phaseolus wrightii. Leaf. Photo April 21, 2009. Tortilla Flat, Arizona.

Wright's Limabean Phaseolus wrightii, Fabaceae Pea Family ( Fabaceae ) Also Placed in ( Papilionaceae ), Wright's Limabean. Wright's Limabean is a vining plant with edible seeds in a long pod. It is considered an annual, dicot, vine, herb, or forb. It is very drought - hardy and could have been cultivated by the Native Americans of the southwestern United States and Mexico. More research needs to be done. It is very sensitive to freezing, flooding, and water-logging. There are over 43 varieties of the genus Phaseolus for sale on todays markets. Ten varieties are naturally found in Arizona.. Height: 1 - 3 feet tall, with a spread of 2 - 3 feet. Flowers: Pink to purple, in axillary racemes. 2–5 flowered. About 1/4 to 1/2 inch in size. Pea Like in apprearance. Blooming Time: April - May. Again in July - September. Leaves: Trifoliate with rounded lobes. Green Seeds: Short, about 3 inches long, slightly hairy, and green. Later, the pods dry to a light straw color. About five or six beans per pod, vary in color but usually buff colored, flat, resembling a small lima bean. Found: Sonoran desert. Elevation: Below 5,000 Feet. Habitat: Dry sandy soil. Native to: Southwest USA, Mexico. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos April 21, 2009. Tortilla Flat, Arizona.. Native to Arizona. Could be an excellent xeriscape food plant.