Abrus precatorius - Wikipedia
WEBAbrus precatorius, commonly known as jequirity bean or rosary pea, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae. It is a slender, perennial climber with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Jequirity bean | Tropical, Poisonous, Ornamental | Britannica
WEBJequirity bean (Abrus precatorius) is a tropical plant of the pea family with poisonous seeds. Learn about its ornamental, folk, and commercial uses, as well as its scientific classification and distribution.
Are Rosary Peas Poisonous? - Poison Control
WEBAbrus precatorius beans (also known as rosary peas or jequirity beans) are distinctive-looking red seeds with a black spot that are commonly used in jewelry and toys, especially from foreign sources. The entire plant is toxic, but the beans are highly toxic to humans.
Abrus precatorius - a deadly beauty - Kew
WEBLearn about the jequirity bean, a poisonous plant with fascinating flowers and seeds, from Kew's researcher Gerhard Prenner. Discover its unusual floral features, systematic position and evolutionary history in the legume family.
What to Do About Rosary Pea Poisoning - WebMD
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Rosary pea, also known as jequirity bean, is a plant with poisonous seeds that can cause serious illness or death. Learn how to identify it, what to do if you ingest it, and how to avoid it in...
Jequirity Beans: Those Poisonous Pretties - Dave's Garden
WEBFeb 16, 2012 · Jequirity beans are colorful legumes that can be used for jewelry, medicine or food, but they are also highly poisonous and can kill humans and animals. Learn about their origin, uses, risks and how to avoid them in the garden.
Abrus precatorius - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBAbrus precatorius is a poisonous evergreen vine with red and black seeds called jequirity beans. It is native to India and parts of tropical Asia and is a noxious weed in Florida and other regions.
JEQUIRITY - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
WEBJequirity is a poisonous plant used as medicine for various conditions, but with serious safety concerns. Learn about its toxicity, interactions, precautions, and dosing from WebMD.
Abrus - Wikipedia
WEBAbrus is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, with 13–18 species. The most famous one is jequirity (A. precatorius), whose seeds are used for jewellery and are highly poisonous.
Abrin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Abrin is a natural poison that comes from the seeds of the rosary pea or jequirity pea plant. These seeds are red with a black spot on one end. Abrin is similar to another poison called ricin, which is found in the seeds of the castor bean plant. Abrin can be made into a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water.