TOXICOLOGY: release MUCINAIN/MUCINAE (proteinase)
= responsible for PRURITIS
(pain on specific area on the skin, itching, erythema,
blistering/vesication)

Defense is similar to stinging nettles but the trichomes can be found in LEGUME PODS

Question

release MUCINAIN/MUCINAE (proteinase)
= responsible for PRURITIS
(pain on specific area on the skin, itching, erythema,
blistering/vesication)

Defense is similar to stinging nettles but the trichomes can be found in LEGUME PODS

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Mucuna pruriens (cowhage)

Release MUCINAIN/MUCINAE (proteinase) = responsible for PRURITIS (pain on specific area on the skin, itching, erythema, blistering/vesication) Defense is similar to stinging nettles but the trichomes can be found in LEGUME PODS