Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Vigna catjang, Walp. Seeds small, usually oblong or cylindric and but slightly kidney-shaped, 5-6 mm. (1/5-1/4 in.) long, nearly or quite as thick as broad; pods small, not at all flabby or inflated when green, mostly 3-5 in. long, erect or ascending when green, remaining so when dry or at length becoming spreading or even deflexed. Probably S. Asia. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.