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There are many many beans that are similar to others. One day soon genetic analysis may identify common ancestry from which individual varieties have slowly mutated away in different locations. Or indeed another reason why so many are similar but not identical. And also of course which of the many beans can be called the same variety despite being known by differing names.
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Yes, it would be fascinating to have that analysis available and to have more understanding of how far human error, genetic drift, regional adaptation or deliberate breeding etc have led to such a rich but also often bewildering profusion of names and varieties.
And indeed the three of your four varieties look very similar but the two pod types pictured look somewhat different. So perhaps there are other subtle differences in growth habits? Probably difficult to spot unless growing them sided by side.
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