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First cultivated more than 5,000 years ago, lima beans have quite an intriguing history. The bean’s popularity with the Aztec and Inca cultures is reflected in many different artifacts, and, of course, in the name of the bean itself – named after Lima, Peru. Enjoy these interesting facts about lima beans.

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Lima beans in a strainer
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Lima beans are often referred to as butter beans, which usually references the bush type.

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