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Urticating Bean Pods
Mucuna sp. possibly M. poggei
18.1612, -94.416
Field Notes
Description:
These fuzzy pods were growing on a vine on a wire fence. The pods contain several seeds which look like they are already germinating inside the pods. The fine red hairs on the pods were very urticating, both itchy and painful and difficult to remove. They are called Velvet Beans.
Habitat:
Km 23, Minatitlán-Cordoba Highway, Veracruz, Mexico.
Notes:
If you see these pods, don't touch them with your bare hands.
Species ID Suggestions
1
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 11, 2013
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