Beans
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science, Agriculture
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Food, Cooking, Cuisine
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Mexico, Peru, United States
Article abstract: Beans were a significant source of nutrition for agricultural {$IAgriculture;beans{/I}} tribes in Mesoamerica, Peru, and North America.
While fava beans and a few other bean species were domesticated in the Old World, most beans are American. Four major species were domesticated and used by Indians in pre-Columbian times. Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are highly variable, including pinto, kidney, navy, black, and many other varieties. This bean was domesticated by 5000 b.c.e. in Mexico and was the most commonly used bean in most...
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