Common names:
French Filet
Common Bean

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Uses:Guardian plant
Edible Parts:Sap
Dynamic Accumulator:S (Sulfur)
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Pollinators:Bats
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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