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is a twining plant up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height. It has deep roots, which makes it drought resistant. The plant can spread via long runners. The flowers are pink-purple in colour. The pods are up to 36 centimetres (14 in) long with large white
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376:Vicia faba
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353:broad bean
351:Brazilian
1073:Canavalia
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391:Mole bean
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366:lima bean
241:jack bean
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321:used in
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