Are they the same, or do these terms refer to different types of beans? Medically reviewed by Jerlyn Jones, MS, MPA, RDN, LD, CLT Butter beans and lima beans are the same species, Phaseolus lunatus, ...

For a plant-based meal packed with fiber, protein and amino acids, beans are always a good idea. Two in particular, lima beans and butter beans are especially tender and creamy standouts. They’re the ...