Succotash Bean  Phaseolus vulgaris While this unusual pole bean with seeds shaped like kernels of corn was assimilated by the Narragansett Indians, its true origin is South America. It is known there as a “chestnut” bean due to its texture and flavor. The bean and a Narragansett recipe are featured in Dr. Weaver’s Flavors from the Garden (Rizzoli 2021). 25 seeds