They grow on a bush-type bean plant that grows up to 15 inches (38 cm) tall.

The beans are small, 3/8 inch (1 cm) long, but plump.

[3] Calypso beans are best known for the distinctly colored variety, with a striking contrast of black and white.

[4] The beans are half black, half white, with one or two black dots in the white area, though there is also a red and white variety.

[3] When young, the pods can be harvested as a green bean.