what is a pole bean
pole bean - a climbing bean plant that will climb a wall or tree or trellis. 1  bean plant, bean - any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods.
Numerous pole bean cultivars are available, including green and yellow beans. Pole beans are a staple food in South America, where they have been cultivated for centuries. Squash can be planted alongside corn and beans to complete the three sisters technique. Pole beans can grow up the stalks of corn.