Lablab: Khyati
(Lablab purpureus)

Lablab purpureus is bean capable of growing in a wide range of climatic conditions and soil types, depending upon the variety chosen. It is widely cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics and occurs wild in tropical Africa (including Madagascar) and India.  The palatability of lablab surpasses that of velvet beans or jack beans.

A bush variety from India. Attractive white flowers and edible pods and beans. Remove any vining plants as variety is not 100% non-vining. Protect plants from insect pests. Green pods and green shelled peas are delicious when cooked with spices.