Phaseolus coccineus

Native to Guatemala, Honduras, central Mexico, Mexico Gulf, northeastern Mexico, and northwestern Mexico and nearby regions, this is a vine in the Fabaceae family. This species is characterized by its utility both as a food plant and an ornamental. Notably, all beans, including runner beans, contain the toxic protein phytohaemagglutinin, necessitating thorough cooking before consumption​​. The seeds are consumed both fresh and dried, and the flowers are also edible. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.