string bean
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In Senegal’s Siné-Saloum and Casamance deltas, green seedlings poke through the water’s surface, standing on end like string beans reaching to the sky.
From Scientific American
A serving line forms in the early hours of the shindig; marinated wings, nut “meatballs,” macaroni and cheese and vegan Southern-style string beans perching in uniformed platters fill her kitchen.
From New York Times
The Bulgarians are currently harvesting string beans and other vegetables at farms near Mondragone.
From Seattle Times
Tomato plants and Jones’s heirloom butter beans have begun to grow in the planters; Jones will plant string beans in the pots.
From Washington Times
Once harvested, the beans— which look like string beans when green — must be dipped in hot water and dried.
From Washington Times
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