Jack Bean
Canavalia pubescens Hook. & Arn.
Canavalia pubescens, known as Jack Bean, is a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and is also found globally.
Description
Canavalia pubescens, or Jack Bean, is a legume species in the Fabaceae family. Endemic to Hawaii, it was described by Hook. & Arn. in 1832. It is also found in other global regions.
Other common names
Jack Beanlavafield jackbean
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Canavalia forbesiiCanavalia haleakalaensisCanavalia munroiCanavalia galeata var. pubescensCanavalia sericea var. lanaiensisCanavalia lanaiensis var. munroiCanavalia lanaiensisCanavalia lanaiensisCanavalia lanaiensis var. munroiCanavalia sericea var. munroi
