Mucuna pruriens (Cowitch) is a species of annual herb in the family legumes. They are obligate climbers. They are native to Caatinga, Amazônia, Distrito Federal, Cerrado, Puerto Rico, RondôNia, The Contiguous United States, Rio De Janeiro, Pará, GoiáS, SãO Paulo, Paraná, Mata Atlântica, Bahia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Tocantins. They have compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 2.4 m.
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