Dolichos lablab
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Dolichos lablab

hyacinth bean

  family leguminosae 
  genus dolichos 

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Identification
Genus  Dolichos Species  lablab Variety  Cultivar  Common names  hyacinth bean Family  LEGUMINOSAE Specimen number  S11192 Data source  HtZn p108
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  10' - 20' Overall spread  1' - 2'
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Well drained Optimal soil texture  Loam Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 10a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Dolichos lablab has attractive berries during the winter. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Hyacinth bean needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are loamy. This species likes full sun. It needs soil that is well drained.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest  interesting red-purple seedpods follow t Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Seed Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Seeds Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Dolichos lablab is typically propagated by seed.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Dolichos lablab is a perennial. Leaves: Hyacinth bean has compound leaves with notable purple veins and stems. Flowers: This plant has pea like flower blossoms in clusters atop short stems. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until August. Blossoms in such colors as pink, purple and white are common.

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