| Snap Bean (String | |
| Green or French Bean) | |
| Common Bean |
| Plant Habit: | Fern Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Mg (Magnesium) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature Will not come true from seed |
| Pollinators: | Midges |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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