Mucuna Prurita. Family: Fabaceae. This bean-like climber has pods which are covered with thousands of tiny hair.

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Mucuna Prurita. Family: Fabaceae. This bean-like climber has pods which are covered with thousands of tiny hair. These hair cause tremendous itching and irritation when they come in contact with skin. The plant is also used as an aphrodisiac.

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