vigna Synonyms

Any climbing or trailing leguminous plant of the genus Vigna in the pea family Fabaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions and bearing colorful, often twisted pea-like blossoms in shades of yellow, purple, pink, or white.

The edible seed or slender pod of various agricultural plants of the genus Vigna, including the mung bean, adzuki bean, and black-eyed pea, widely cultivated as staple legumes in Asian and African cuisines.