Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Dolichos lablab

Family:
Lablab

Family:
Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)

Description:
Lablab, a perennial vine in warm climates, is often grown as an annual vine noted primarily for its attractive fruit pods, which are shiny purple. This legume also has many other common names, including Hyacinth Bean and Lablab Bean.

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