lima bean n bush bean plant cultivated especially in southern United States having small flat edible seeds n bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds n broad flat beans simmered gently; never eaten raw Synonym(s) sieva bean butter bean butter-bean plant Phaseolus lunatus lima bean plant Phaseolus limensis
News & Articles lima bean New plant pest confirmed in Delaware DOVER — A new nuisance plant pest that can consume certain row and vegetable crops —including lima beans and soybeans — has been confirmed in Delaware. July 5, 2013 - Delaware Coast Press