| These plants are commonly known as the Soybean. They are natives of Australia, Africa and Asia. These annuals are tall, upright bushes with roundish, fuzzy leaves and many short, hairy pods that stick closely to the stems. There are home garden varieties chosen for their earlier maturity, shorter height, longer pods and larger beans which are more numerous. These are better than the adapted grain (dry bean ) varieties. Some kinds have roots and foliage that taste sweet. Dry seeds are black and yellow; most black seeded varieties are adapted to tropical conditions. They are high in fat and protein.
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