Puerto Rican Black Cowpea is a nutritious legume used in various dishes such as soups, stews, and salads, prized for its high protein content and rich flavor. It is a bushy plant that grows up to 2 feet tall, making it a great addition to food forests for its ability to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. For successful cultivation, plant in well-draining soil with full sun, water moderately, and it thrives in warm climates, typically maturing in about 60-90 days.