Bean

Dark red kidney beans

A bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a large plant seed belonging to the family Fabaceae, formerly referred to as Leguminosae. Beans originated in the Americas, but spread to the Old World as a result of the Columbian Exchange.

There are many types of beans, including:

* Kidney beans
* Lima beans
* Navy beans
* Great northern beans
* Pinto beans