Azuki (bean)

Azuki (bean): nm The azuki bean, also written adzuki or aduki or Japanese red bean (Botanical name: Vigna angularis), sometimes called red soybean, is a species of climbing annual plant in the Fabaceae family. It is widely cultivated in East Asia for its edible seeds. There are different varieties in various colors.
Originally from the Himalayas and domesticated in Asia before the year 1000 BC. JC, it is one of the most appraised species of red bean...