Brazilian jackbean (Canavalia brasiliensis)

At a glance

Lifecycle

Perennial (hardy)

Exposure

Full sun

Sources FAO EcoCrop (Lifecycle, Exposure)

Good neighbours

• Corn (Zea mays)
• Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
• Sorghum bicolor

Same genus

• Sword jackbean (Canavalia gladiata)
• Jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis)

The whole genus Jackbean (Canavalia)