09/04/2026
Pictured is Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius). It is a climbing vine that produces for bright red-and-black seeds that contain the DEADLY toxin abrin. It is especially appealing to small children who might be tempted to eat the seeds.
A cottonmouth gets every bit of caution in a Florida yard. This vine's seeds are carrying one of the most toxic compounds on Earth - and nobody's watching for it.