It also pollinates a species of climbing vine, "Mucuna macrocarpa". Some "Mucuna" species are used as food plants by caterpillars of Lepidoptera. Like other legumes, "Mucuna" plants bear pods. It is not easily suppressed with living mulches such as velvet bean ("Mucuna pruriens" var. For example, the hairs of "Mucuna" species are described in both ways. Interest exists in developing "Mucuna" species as a sustainable, edible cover crop. The plant pathogenic fungus "Mycosphaerella mucunae" is named for being first discovered on "Mucuna". "Mucuna bracteata" is a durable seed, but it is susceptible to a few pests. "Mucuna" pod hairs are a common ingredient in itching powder.