velvet bean
The 'velvet bean' is a versatile leguminous plant known for its agricultural benefits and traditional medicinal uses.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A tropical leguminous plant with hairy pods, commonly found in Africa and Asia.
Example
- The velvet bean is easily recognizable by its densely hairy pods.
C1Agriculture
(technical)A climbing vine used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
Example
- Farmers plant velvet bean to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
C1Medicine
(traditional)The seeds are used in traditional medicine for various treatments, including as a natural source of a precursor to dopamine.
Example
- Velvet bean seeds are utilized in traditional remedies for their health benefits.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "velvet bean":
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