Rosary pea
- Product number: 356240
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Latin: Abrus precatorius
A traditional, yet dangerous medicinal herb. All parts of this plant are toxic. They are used for external swellings and bites, but it is also (historically) known to be used as a contraceptive or to induce abortion, so beware...! Nevertheless, the plant forms an interesting climber with pinnate leaves, beautiful lilac flower clusters and pods with wonderfully beautiful seeds: bright red with a black cap. Necklaces, strung from these seeds, are widely made in Asia and Africa, but be careful: never put the "beads" in your mouth!
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Latin: Abrus precatorius
Dutch: Paternosterboontje
Also: Kunni
English: Crab's Eye, Lucky Bean, John Crow Bead, Prayer Beads etc.
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- Flower colour: Lilac flower clusters
- Origin: Tropical Asia
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Abrus precatorius
- Dutch: Rosary pea
- Also known as: Honor
- English: Crab's Eye, Lucky Bean, John Crow Bead, Prayer Beads etc.
