Green lentils, also known as verdina lentils, Dupuy lentils, or "de Puy," are a variety originally from France, highly valued for both their quality and distinctive visual appearance. Their name comes from the region of Le Puy-en-Velay, where they are traditionally grown under unique climatic and soil conditions that give them special characteristics. This lentil is distinguished by its intense green color, which can range from green to yellowish-green, speckled with dark spots that give it a very characteristic mottled appearance. In addition to their attractive appearance, Dupuy lentils are valued for their firm texture that holds up during cooking, making them ideal for warm salads, side dishes, and elaborate dishes where the legume is desired to retain its shape and consistency.