asparagus bean

American  

noun

1. a trailing, long-stemmed Asian vine, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis, of the legume family, having yellow or violet flowers and very long pods.

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Etymology

Origin of asparagus bean

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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asparagus bean

He favored the rare and unusual such as orach, asparagus bean, and sprout kale, foods that are likely almost impossible to find in Virginia today.

From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2014

Orient Express or asparagus bean because of its asparaginous flavor.

From Time Magazine Archive