Manal Avara / Beach Bean
Canavalia rosea
- Habit
- Climber
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra & more
- Flowering
- January-March
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Bengali
- দরিয়াশিম dariyasima
- Kannada
- ಮರಳು ಅವರೆ maralu avare
- Malayalam
- മണല് അവര manal avara
- Marathi
- सागर अबई sagar abai
About Manal Avara
Beach Bean (Canavalia rosea) is a climber belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It occurs across India, Southeast Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Manal Avara belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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