Coastal Jack Bean - Canavalia rosea-maritime (Beach Bean) Seeds
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Canavalia rosea (Beach Bean)
A hardy, fast-growing coastal plant known for its trailing or climbing stems, vibrant flowers, and multiple uses in bush tucker and medicine.
Quick Facts
- Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing perennial herb, 2–10m long
- Flowering: Year-round, especially in summer
- Flowers: Purplish-pink, 5cm long
- Pods: Flat, 10–15cm long, 2.5cm wide
- Climate: Coastal tropics and subtropics
- Soil: Well-drained, salt-tolerant
- Light: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Drought tolerant; tolerates watering if soil drains well
Why Grow Beach Bean?
Beach Bean is a robust and attractive plant ideal for coastal gardens. It provides vibrant flowers, edible pods, and practical medicinal uses. Its salt tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils make it perfect for challenging environments.
Bush Food Note
- Flowers: Eaten as a flavoring.
- Young Pods: Boiled or roasted to make them edible.
- Young Seeds: Cooked and used for pease porridge.
Important: Always boil or roast parts of the plant to ensure edibility.
Bush Medicine Note
- Leaves: Used traditionally to treat boils and sores by applying directly to the affected area.
How to Grow
Planting and Care:
- Position: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
- Pruning: Regular pruning to prevent unruly growth.
- Watering: Minimal watering needed once established; tolerates drought.
Maintenance:
- Monitor for rapid growth and prune as necessary to maintain desired size and shape.
- Suitable for stabilizing sandy coastal areas due to its spreading habit.
Uses in Your Garden
- Ground Cover: Excellent for stabilizing sandy soils and preventing erosion.
- Edible and Medicinal: Practical for bush tucker and traditional remedies.
- Ornamental Appeal: Bright purplish-pink flowers add vibrancy to any space.
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Add Canavalia rosea to your garden for its beauty, versatility, and resilience. With its edible pods, medicinal leaves, and ability to thrive in tough conditions, this plant is a valuable addition to any coastal or tropical garden.