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Phaseolus vulgaris L.

French bean (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Very localVery strong tendencyS
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Phaseolus vulgaris differs from Phaseolus coccineus by its white or pinkish (not red) flowers.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-29

 French bean / Phaseolus vulgaris: _Phaseolus vulgaris_ differs from _Phaseolus coccineus_ by its white or pinkish (not red) flowers.

The leaves of Phaseolus vulgaris have 3 pointed leaflets.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2017-06-29

 French bean / Phaseolus vulgaris: The leaves of _Phaseolus vulgaris_ have 3 pointed leaflets.

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