Abrus precatorius L.

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