A bean is the seed of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae, used as vegetables for human or animal food. Thus, beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants.

Common Vegetables

In everyday usage, a vegetable is any part of a plant that humans consume as part of a savory meal.

The term "vegetable" is somewhat arbitrary and largely defined through culinary and cultural tradition. It normally excludes other food derived from fruits, nuts, and cereal grains, including seeds such as pulses.