Beans That Look Like Hotel Soap

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Entada gigas, commonly known as the sea heart or monkey ladder vine, produces the largest legume pods in the world, measuring up to 6 feet in length and containing 10-15 large, heart-shaped seeds. Each seed measures about 6 centimeters in diameter and has a smooth, soap-like appearance that makes them instantly recognizable. These seeds contain hollow cavities that make them naturally buoyant, allowing them to drift thousands of miles across ocean currents while remaining viable for up to two years. The seeds wash up on beaches worldwide and have a rich cultural history - sailors carried them as good luck charms, and it's said that a sea heart inspired Christopher Columbus to explore westward. Portuguese residents of the Azores still call them "fava de Colom" or Columbus beans.
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