Legume

Lima Bean

About This Entry

Lima Bean is a canonical succotash and Southern side dish ingredient — beans use in global pulse cooking pairs with earthy reds, aromatic whites, and spice-friendly rosé.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Alternative wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

At a Glance

Group

Beans

Classification

Legumes

Usage intensity

primary

Scientific name

Phaseolus lunatus

Scientific Classification

Display name
Lima Bean
Classification
Legumes
Group
Beans
Scientific name
Phaseolus lunatus

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
primary

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.