The navy bean, haricot bean,{cn|date=August 2014} white pea bean, or pea bean, is a class of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). It is particularly popular in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is smaller than many other types of white beans, with an oval shape. It features in such dishes as baked beans and even pies, as well as in var... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_bean