Sweet Bean

About

Common Names

Sweet Bean / Greilt Praik (Waejir)

Classification

Flowering Vine

Description

Not a true bean vine, but a similar plant, which grows small pods with hard black seeds. The flowers of this plant are quite pleasant in colour, form, and perfume.

Ecology

Rarity

Uncommon

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

• Nephritic - The flowers of this vine are purported to aid kidney function.

Other

• Poison - The seeds of sweet bean are poisonous and can cause renal failure.

History

Cultural

Religious