in taxon oil-producing plant protein-producing plant edible seed producing plant soybean plant PLANTS:GLMA4 MANSFELD:27017 The soybean or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include soy milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made. Fermented soy foods include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, nattō, and tempeh. soybean soybeans bean plant plant used for dietary supplements Glycine max requires discussion