Abrus precatorius L.

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Steve Hurst. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. Sri Lanka, Kandy.
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©Mark W. Skinner. United States, Florida, Miami-Dade Co., USDA Chapman Field. November 26, 1982
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Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection. Netherlan
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Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection.
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©Pedro Acevedo-Rodriguez. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Department of Botany. United States,

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius L.
Family Name: Fabaceae Lindl. - Pea family
Common Name: rosarypea
Symbol: ABPR3
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Vine

Synonyms

  • Abrus abrus (L.) W. Wight, nom. inval.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC UPL FAC

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