April 23, 2021

This plant is known as Coral Bean

It has scarlet red tubular flowers

Though it's nectar is great for hummingbirds, 

Its seeds are poisonous to humans and should not be devoured.

Location: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Jungle Trail

Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=erhe4

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson