Tuesday, April 21, 2020

April 21, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, my yard

These are the seeds of the Rosary Pea,
It's native to India and parts of Asia
Birds are unaffected by Rosary Pea seeds,
But for humans, it's effective for euthanasia.

Sources: UF | IFAS Center for Aquatic and  Invasive Plants - Abrus precatorius 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Facts About Abrin

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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