Common Name(s):Rosary Pea, Crab's Eyes, JequirityCategory:Poisonous PlantsDescription:The seeds, from a pea-shaped pod, are hard-coated, glossy, two-toned: brilliant scarlet-red over 2/3 of the length and black over the narrow 1/3.Family:FabaceaeOrigin:TropicalDistribution:Imported to USAPoison Part:Broken seedsPoison Delivery Mode:Injestion of chewed seedsSymptoms:After delay of hours or days: nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain and diarrhea, burning in throat; later ulcerative lesions of mouth and esophagus; can be fatalToxic Principle:Abrin, a proteinSeverity:HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!
