Botanical Name - Phaseolus lunalatus

----- P. lunalatus, Linn.; F.B.I. V. 2. P. 200. Vern. Lobia ( Hind ) .

----- The Lima Bean.

----- A tall twining biennial with greenish yellow, flowers and pods 2-3 in by 3/4 in. Extensively cultivated all over Hyderabad as a vegetable. Tender pods are curred but at a later stage the seeds only are used in curries.