Prayer Bean

Additional Common Names: Rosary Pea, Buddhist rosary bead, Indian Bead, Indian Licorice, Love Bean, Lucky Bean, Seminole Bead, Weather Plant

Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius

Family: Leguminosae

Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: Abrin (lectin or a toxalbumin) and abric acid (a glycoside)

Clinical Signs: Severe vomiting and diarrhea (sometimes bloody), tremors, high heart rate, fever, shock, death. Seeds are very toxic (seed coat must be broken).

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