Published on: August 14, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Thanks to ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Ronald Hughes for these images… he writes:
“Took these photos just before dark, hope they show up. These are called Sword Beans, and grow to be very big. They are about half grown now and are a good 12″ long. Can be eaten when young but are toxic when grown. I grew them for a conversation piece, just an unusual species that gets attention when people sees them.”
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