Phaseolus acutifolius
This ancient superfood of the Sonoran Desert has sustained the O’odham for centuries. Highly acclaimed for its nutritional value, the Soam Bavi has a subtle earthy flavor with an almost nutlike taste and an aroma when cooking that is reminiscent of the smell of a summer rain on the desert. This prized heirloom bean has been handed down for countless generations among the Animal O’odham (River People, Pima) and our cousins Tohono O’odham (Desert People). The Bavi, or tepary bean, is the most drought adapted species of bean in the world. It has high soluble and insoluble fiber content, is high in protein, and is a low glycemic index food.
Seed Grower: HS