Description
The winged bean is a unique legume that is typically cultivated in tropical regions. It is also known as sigarilyas, winged pea, asparagus pea, or four-angled beans. Winged beans are sweet and possess a crunchy texture. The seeds can be dried and used as a popular culinary ingredient. It is known to possess the combined attributes of green peas, soybeans, and potatoes. In most cases, nearly all parts of the plant can be consumed including its flowers, roots, and seeds being great sources of nutrients.