Rosary Pea

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Contains powerful protein toxins. Just one seed masticated and swallowed will kill. Sure is purty though.
Abrus precatorius
Vero Beach FL
11/23/05

	Maggie 1962 says: Wow. Beautiful picture. Where is this? Do locals know enough to stay away? Do animals get poisoned? Never saw or heard of this before. Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )
	irinago says: So pretty! They don't look real, like they are plastic or something :) Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )
	smccann says: They are quite pretty, that is why they are often made into rosaries. Unfortunately, sometimes kids gnaw on them and get sick or dead. The toxin really is quite potent. www.vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/plant53.h tm Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )
	irinago says: Thanks for the link! Full on! Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )
	egle_k. says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Medicinal, Aromatic and Wild Edible Plants, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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