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What Are Winged Beans?
Winged beans are the pods of a tropical legume known scientifically as Psophocarpus tetragonolobus.
The pods are easy to recognize because they have four distinctive ridges or “wings” running along their length.
Depending on the region and variety, different parts of the plant can be eaten, including:
- Young pods
- Mature seeds
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Tubers
This makes winged beans unusual among food crops. Several parts of the plant can contribute to the diet.
