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Runner Bean
Phaseolus coccineus
Herb: Runner Bean
Latin name: Phaseolus coccineus
Synonyms: Phaseolus multiflorus
Family: Leguminosae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
3 m(9 3/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Medicinal use of Runner Bean:
None knownKnown hazards of Phaseolus coccineus:
Large quantities of the raw mature seed are poisonous. The toxins play a role in protecting the plant from insect predation.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.