*Canavalia** gladiata* (Jacq.) DC. is the edible one, C. ensiformis flowers 
will be with more bluish tinge.

On Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 8:24:37 AM UTC+5:30, surajitkoley wrote:
>
> This was growing in a kitchen garden, a cultivated species. I am not sure 
> if it can be *Canavalia ensiformis* (L.) DC or *C. gladiata* (Jacq.) DC.
> Photographed on 28-Sept-2012.
>
> Sir Prain listed four species in 'Bengal Plants' of which one is 
> cultivated - *C. ensiformis*. But the problem is He also gives* Dolichos 
> gladiatus* of 'FLora Indica' as its synonym. Haines' viwes is same.
>
> So, please help.....
>
> Thank you
> Regards
> surajit
>
>

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