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The yardlong bean is also known as the long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean. The pods, which begin to form just 60 days after sowing, hang in pairs. They are best if picked for vegetable use before they reach full maturity.

Picture of Asparagus bean flower (Vigna unguiculata ssp sesquipedalis).

asparagus bean