SCARLET RUNNER Definition & Meaning

scarlet runner

noun

a twining, South American bean plant, Phaseolus coccineus, having clusters of scarlet flowers.

scarlet runner

noun

a climbing perennial bean plant, Phaseolus multiflorus (or P. coccineus ), of tropical America, having scarlet flowers: widely cultivated for its long green edible pods containing edible seeds Also calledrunner beanstring bean

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Origin of scarlet runner¹

First recorded in 1780–90

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I would submit that a larger-caliber bean, such as a scarlet runner or corona, adds to the grandeur here.

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Chickpeas are great in hummus, and black beans make a good soup, but heirloom beans — such as speckled scarlet runner beans and purple ayocote morado beans — add different flavors, textures and colors to your meals.

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After the elementary school kids cleared the scarlet runner beans, it was time for dessert: carrots.

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Come August, I will sow scarlet runner beans to join them for an autumn display.

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Edible scarlet runner beans, beloved by hummingbirds, are a great choice, with their brilliant red-orange blossoms.

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