| Dry Bean | |
| Common Bean |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Ca (Calcium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Scarify seeds |
| Pollinators: | Water |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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