Sword bean
Canavalia gladiata
A tropical climbing legume grown for its large flattened pods and seeds, eaten young or processed after cooking to remove toxins.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
15-30°C (absolute 12-36°C)
Rainfall
800-1800mm (absolute 600-2600mm)
Altitude
1500m
Soil pH
5-6 (absolute 4.3-7.5)
Soil types
Well-drained fertile loamy soils.