Tepary beans
t'pawi, Phaseolus acutifolius)
Phaseolus acutifolius, or the tepary bean, is a legume native to the southwestern united states and mexico and has been grown there by the native peoples since pre-columbian times. it is more drought-resistant than the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) and is grown in desert and semi-desert conditions from arizona through mexico to costa rica. the waters requirements are low and the crop will grow in areas where annual rainfall is less than 400 mm (16 in).
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