What is another word for Genus Phaseolus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs fˈe͡ɪsɒləs] (IPA) 
Genus Phaseolus is a classification of plant species commonly known as beans. However, there are several other names that can be used to refer to this genus such as legumes, pulses, and grain legumes. Legumes encompasses a larger group of plants that includes Phaseolus but also other bean-like plants such as peanuts and soybeans. Pulses refer specifically to the edible seeds of legumes, including Phaseolus beans. Finally, grain legumes differentiate between those legumes whose seeds are used as a main source of starchy food, such as lentils, peas, and chickpeas, from other legumes that may have different uses. By using different synonyms for Phaseolus, we can more accurately describe different aspects of this diverse genus.
