The lima bean, "Phaseolus lunatus," is an herbaceous plant that is a part of the legume family. Initially from South and Central America, the lima bean has adapted to live in many different climates around the world. One of these adaptations includes a particularly effective induced herbivory defense. The lima bean is able to signal to the carnivorous natural enemy of herbivores, the carnivorous mite, mediated by HIPVs (Herbivore Induced Plant Volatiles) in an attempt to save itself from further predation.