The ordeal bean, historically used in trial by ordeal, contains physostigmine, a potent alkaloid that affects the nervous system.

I added bean sprouts to the soup at the last minute so they would stay crisp.

Lima beans add a creamy texture to the vegetable medley, balancing the sharper flavors.

At the farmers' market I discovered a sack of pichurim beans that I'd never seen before.

Every autumn, bean geese gather on the coastal marshes to feed and rest before continuing their long migration.

The farmers planted rice bean along the terrace to improve soil fertility and feed their livestock.

At low tide I found a small bean clam buried in the surf.

The farmer stuffed the old bean rags into sacks to keep the seeds dry during transport.

After a long day of hiking, we warmed ourselves by the fire and shared a skillet of campfire beans.

She added maloga beans to the stew to deepen the flavor.