jack bean

English

Alternative forms

• jack-bean, jackbean

Noun

jack bean (plural jack beans)

1. An annual plant from Central America grown for its large, slightly toxic, but edible bean-like pods, Canavalia ensiformis.

   Synonyms: wonderbean, sword bean, horse bean

2. Any plant in the genus Canavalia.

Derived terms

• Brazilian jackbean (Canavalia brasiliensis)
• sword jackbean (Canavalia gladiata)
• Kauai jackbean (Canavalia kauaiensis)
• Molokai jackbean (Canavalia molokaiensis)
• Makaha Valley jackbean (Canavalia napaliensis)
• obliqueseeded jackbean (Canavalia plagiosperma)
• lavafield jackbean (Canavalia pubescens)
• silky jackbean (Canavalia sericea)