Rosary Pea Plant
by David T Wilkinson
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Rosary Pea Plant
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David T Wilkinson
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Photograph - Photo
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This image of a rosary pea plant was captured in Fort Myers, Florida.
The following excerpt from Wikipedia describes this plant: "Abrus 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.Rosary peas got their name from their traditional use as ornamental beads for rosaries. They are used in jewelry around the world. Many jewelry makers have died after pricking a finger while handling a rosary pea. The poison contained within the seed is abrin — a close relative of ricin and one of the most fatal toxins on Earth."
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April 5th, 2020
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