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plant identity???

13 years ago

I grew a vine this past year and had no idea what it was. Bloom was pinkish..vine traveled all over but only one bean looking object on it. Huge thing it was..like a over sized green bean. How do find out what this is? Started to dry out today so I picked it. Opened it up and it has pink seeds. Anybody know what it is??? Any help is appreciated.. Thanks. Bev p.s. or where do i post to get the identity??

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User
13 years ago
If you have a picture, you can post it on the 'Name That Plant' forum. They're very quick to solve such mysteries!
SusanC
13 years ago
It sounds like either Canvalia gladiata, sword bean, or Canvalia ensiformis, Jack Bean.

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poisondartfrog
13 years ago
Blooms in my garden, Canavalia gladiata.
beverlysc
Original Author
13 years ago
Many thanks to ya'll. Yes poisondartfrog..that's it. Looked it up and sure enough you are right. Guess I'll have more this year. Think I'll plant them with the loofa's and maybe add some moonvine in there too. Add some color.
.Happy gardening & hurry up spring. thanks.

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