Mucuna Seedpod
Nature installed an incredible display of unusual tropical seedpods at the river. I have seen these pods before, but never in a quantity like this and in an area that was convenient for photography.
This woody vine is a type of Mucuna of the Fabaceae family. The large seedpods (around six inches long) contain seeds known as seabeans. They have medicinal properties, can be eaten in times of famine and the seeds are used for jewelry.
I photographed these over several days and one time I was very surprised to find a frog! The seed pods hang from a long stem and are about five feet off the ground. The frog either jumped to the location or climbed down the long stem. He looked calm sitting there and I didn't want to cause too much stress so I took a few photos and moved on.
Mucuna Seedpod
Nature installed an incredible display of unusual tropical seedpods at the river. I have seen these pods before, but never in a quantity like this and in an area that was convenient for photography.
This woody vine is a type of Mucuna of the Fabaceae family. The large seedpods (around six inches long) contain seeds known as seabeans. They have medicinal properties, can be eaten in times of famine and the seeds are used for jewelry.
I photographed these over several days and one time I was very surprised to find a frog! The seed pods hang from a long stem and are about five feet off the ground. The frog either jumped to the location or climbed down the long stem. He looked calm sitting there and I didn't want to cause too much stress so I took a few photos and moved on.