Purple Podded Asian Heirloom Hyacinth Bean (Fujimame) by Stonysoil Seed Company..EDIBLE and EXTREMELY ORNAMENTAL Packet contains 20 plus seeds handpacked with care Brilliant purple flowers follwed by thich short curved pods must be cooked to be eaten as raw can contain toxic compounds Used extensively in Asian cuisine boiled or stirfried Pods are beautiful deep purple color but must be cooked before consumed Excellent in landscape when grown alng a fence