Snap Bean (String (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Seeded Blue Lake')

The snap bean, including the ‘Black Seeded Blue Lake’ variety of *Phaseolus vulgaris*, is native to the Americas. Specifically, its origin can be traced back to **Mesoamerica (Central America and Mexico)** and the **Andean region of South America**.

While *Phaseolus vulgaris* has its origins in those regions, the specific cultivar ‘Black Seeded Blue Lake’ was developed in the **United States**, specifically in Oregon in the early 20th century. So while the species is American, the cultivar is a modern one developed in the US.

Therefore, to summarize:

* **Species (*Phaseolus vulgaris*)**: Native to Mesoamerica and the Andes.
* **Cultivar (‘Black Seeded Blue Lake’)**: Developed in the United States (Oregon).