in taxon mung bean plant MANSFELD:27370 The mung bean (*Vigna radiata*), alternatively known as the moong bean, green gram, or mung, mudga, is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in Pakistan, India, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. It is used as an ingredient in both savory and sweet dishes.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mung_bean] golden gram bean green gram bean mung bean phaseolus aureus vigna radiata bean plant cowpea family Vigna radiata requires discussion