bush bean

American  

noun

1. a variety of the common edible bean, Phaseolus vulgaris humilis, characterized by its bushy growth.

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Etymology

Origin of bush bean

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

At the east entrance to the Camarillo facility, amid lush fields of blooming bush beans, the action started about 10 a.m. when federal agents entered the facility.

From Los Angeles Times

If you've got a pot, there's a bush bean ready to reward you.

From Salon

Some annual crops, such as bush beans, die midseason, right after the edible portions are harvested.

From Seattle Times

This year Clifford is eyeballing pak choi and tatsoi; summer and winter squashes that are resistant to the vine squash borers that decimated his crops last year; bush beans; and some new varieties of carrots.

From Salon

Rows 100 feet long and more than 3 feet wide rise amid earthen aisles, and the beds are now full of tomatoes, winter squash, corn, okra and bush beans.

From Seattle Times