Adzuki Bean (Vigna angularis)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Vigna angularis, commonly known as Adzuki Bean or Red Mung Bean, is an annual vine in East Asia and the Himalayas. It grows usually about 30-90 cm in height. The root system is a taproot that can reach a depth of 40-50 cm. The leaves are trifoliate, pinnate, and arranged alternately along the stem on a long petiole. The flowers are bright yellow papilionaceous arranged in a cluster of 6-10.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Mature seed - cooked. The dried bean is boiled and used in a wide variety of dishes. The beans can also be popped in much the same way as popcorn. The dried seeds can be ground into a meal and used in soups, cakes or confections. — Mature seed - cooked.; The dried bean is boiled and used in a wide variety of dishes.; The beans can also be popped in much the same way as popcorn.; The dried seeds can be ground into a meal and used in soups, cakes or confections.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 10)