Coal river. Sarah Boggess with mole beans. Southern West Virginia.
Summary
Castor beans, also known as "mole beans," are toxic to moles, which find them irresistible. Hence the plants are used to keep moles from damaging gardens.
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Date
01/01/1998
Contributors
Boggess, Sarah (Depicted)
Boggs, Woody (Photographer)
Location
Pettry Bottom, 37.87317, -81.50150
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain