Phaseolus maculatus
Metcalfe Bean, Prairie Bean
Other regional names: Spotted Bean
- Spotted Bean
Also known as: Phaseolus maculatus var. maculatus
- Phaseolus maculatus var. maculatus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Phaseolus maculatus (commonly known as Metcalfe bean or Prairie Bean) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas