Hyacinth Bean

The hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) is a tropical annual vine that is native to Africa and Asia. It is grown for its beautiful flowers, edible pods, and seeds. Hyacinth bean vines can grow up to 10 feet tall and produce clusters of purple, white, or pink flowers. The pods are long and flat, and they turn from green to purple as they mature. The seeds are white or brown, and they are similar to lima beans in taste.