Where Beans Come from?

From its origins as a wild vine in Central and South America to the thousands of varieties grown around the world today, beans have evolved to be one of the world's most important and versatile crops. The common bean

(Phaseolus vulgaris) originated as a wild vine in Central and South America.

Do beans grow on trees?

The bean tree grows about 30 feet high and has an irregular silhouette unless severely pruned. The tree is famous for its long seed pods, which resemble beans or cigars. Despite the common name of "bean tree," however, this catalpa has no known edible uses.

Are beans grown in the ground?

Grain legumes are the plants that are grown for human consumption. They can vary widely by the plant type and age at which they are harvested. ... Many legumes, like peanuts, grow their pods underground like most forage legumes. Other legumes, like green beans and peas grow their pods above ground on vines.