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The listing, 3~ Caterpillar Bean-weird heirloom-Scorpiurus muricatus has ended.

If you have kids (or a sense of humor), this strange little bean belongs in your garden. An old French heirloom, Prickly Caterpillar Bean makes curly seed pods that look like your salad's been invaded.

Caterpillar Beans were grown in the 1880's as a curiosity, usually to surprise unsuspecting dinner guests. They were not meant to be eaten, (they're too prickly), but are harmless and quite amusing. Seeds are difficult to find, but it's time for a revival. Someone should send some to the Food Network.

The low-growing plants make a pretty ground cover with yellow blooms. It's a nitrogen fixer, grows in sun or shade, any soil, is no trouble. Guaranteed to be the best conversation piece in your garden.
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Questions & Comments

would you ship to Canada? would the beans grow here?

Apr 8th, 2014 at 2:40:06 PM PDT by

I guess I could, but I am not sure if they would grow there.

Apr 8th, 2014 at 2:42:50 PM PDT by

I read they are edible, but most people don't since they are so hairy , lol

Apr 6th, 2014 at 6:15:14 PM PDT by

LOL I didn't know that!

Apr 6th, 2014 at 6:50:58 PM PDT by

Just about any plant can be a houseplant if you have a window that get's a lot of sun. I have grown just about everything in a good sunny window.

Apr 8th, 2014 at 9:30:15 PM PDT by

I guess your right, I just never tried it!

Apr 9th, 2014 at 3:59:20 AM PDT by

You have the coolest auctions! F & W & (soon) B!

Apr 8th, 2014 at 4:52:28 PM PDT by

Thanks, and f/b and good luck!

Apr 8th, 2014 at 6:20:06 PM PDT by

watching...but from Canada :(

Apr 8th, 2014 at 2:25:12 PM PDT by

Thanks ; (

Apr 8th, 2014 at 2:30:18 PM PDT by

I think that they would be a nice addition to our garden F&W.

Apr 8th, 2014 at 12:29:09 AM PDT by

I f/b and if you decide to bid good luck!

Apr 8th, 2014 at 4:38:19 AM PDT by

They are quite beautiful and my son would love to grow those and give them out to his friends.

Apr 8th, 2014 at 12:27:58 AM PDT by

Thanks and my grandaughter loves them!

Apr 8th, 2014 at 4:39:16 AM PDT by

very cool! (OO)

Apr 7th, 2014 at 12:33:25 PM PDT by

Thanks and good luck if you decide to bid!

Apr 7th, 2014 at 1:12:35 PM PDT by

Very interesting!

Apr 7th, 2014 at 12:17:45 AM PDT by

Thanks!

Apr 7th, 2014 at 5:22:29 AM PDT by

After viewing your auction I had to check it out !

Apr 6th, 2014 at 7:22:54 PM PDT by

Thanks!

Apr 6th, 2014 at 7:25:31 PM PDT by

These are too funny! I fanned and am watching...my grandkids would be delighted! Have to build up some credits, but I hope to bid later on. Thanks for listing such a great garden curiosity! :)

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 9:40:19 AM PDT by

Thanks and I fanned you back, My grandaughter just loves these, and it is a great way to get the kids interested in gardening. Good luck if you decide to bid, Thanks again!

Apr 3rd, 2014 at 10:21:01 AM PDT by

I read that they can be panted in containers as well. great auction.

Apr 6th, 2014 at 6:02:41 PM PDT by

I didn't know that either, thanks for the info!

Apr 6th, 2014 at 6:53:20 PM PDT by

I wonder if you could scrub off the prickles anb really eat them? Kind of like with okra? W&F :-)

Apr 6th, 2014 at 5:37:25 PM PDT by

They are very small and I don't know for sure and f/b

Apr 6th, 2014 at 6:55:48 PM PDT by

F&W never have seen anything like this these are awesome

Apr 5th, 2014 at 11:15:26 PM PDT by

Thanks and and they are pretty cool and f/b

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:21:26 PM PDT by

Oh and I fanned you! :)

Apr 5th, 2014 at 9:20:07 PM PDT by

Thanks and f/b

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:21:47 PM PDT by

There are just to neat! I think they are pretty...sorta like a flower but in a slightly different way...if you know what I mean.

Apr 5th, 2014 at 9:19:30 PM PDT by

I know what you mean! Thanks!

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:23:07 PM PDT by

WOW! Theses are really NEAT!

Apr 5th, 2014 at 5:33:06 PM PDT by

Thanks!

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:24:04 PM PDT by

I wonder if you could make them a house plant?

Apr 5th, 2014 at 2:05:23 PM PDT by

I don't think so, I'ts a bean.

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:35:29 PM PDT by

F&W :)

Apr 5th, 2014 at 8:03:27 AM PDT by

Thanks, f/b

Apr 6th, 2014 at 2:33:27 PM PDT by

What fun! Thanks for sharing these wonderfully odd seeds!! F&W

Apr 4th, 2014 at 7:49:47 PM PDT by

Thanks f/b

Apr 5th, 2014 at 4:28:23 AM PDT by

3~ Caterpillar Bean-weird heirloom-Scorpiurus muricatus is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Gardening Seeds & Bulbs category