Green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are healthy veggies that are a common side dish in American cuisine. Also known as snap beans or string beans, green beans are one of the most commonly grown plants in an outdoor garden because they add nutrients to the soil rather than leeching them all away.

What is another name for snap beans?

Green beans are known by many common names, including French beans, string beans, snap beans, snaps, and the French name haricot vert.

Are snap beans and green beans the same?

Snap beans, green beans, or string beans… no matter which name you prefer, they are one and the same and in season! Green snap beans are categorized into two different groups, bush or pole beans, based on growth characteristics. ... They should also snap when broken to indicate turgor and freshness of the bean.