Thorn Bean

About

Common Names

Thorn Bean / Greilt Ofest (Waejir)

Classification

Vine

Description

A bean vine with raspy thorns along its stems and the petioles of the leaves. Despite these irritants, the fruit itself is quite tasty and useful as a stomachic. The flowers of this vine are particularly sweet smelling, making it a popular plant in arbors and trellised gardens.

Ecology

Rarity

Uncommon

Distribution

Life Cycle

Related Species

Bite Bean

Bitter Bean

Blue Spot Bean

Four Bean

Speckled Bean

Twin Pod Bean

Yard Bean

Yellow Bean

Uses

Cultivation

Cultivated as an aromatic garden flower.

Culinary

• Legume - Boiled or baked.

Medicinal

• Stomaic - The beans find some use in settling nausea.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious