Botany - Bat Head Seed

Scientific name Mucuna urens / Mucuna sloanei (depending on the varieties)
Appearance Hard seeds, black or dark brown, shiny, rounded shape with a notch resembling a snout or stylized head
Smell Neutral
Color Shiny black to dark brown, sometimes marbled
Used parts Whole seeds, used as talismans, pendants, or protective elements
Origins Caribbean, Central America, Amazon, Equatorial Africa
Toxicity level Moderate to high (strictly external use; toxic if ingested raw or improperly prepared)