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- Radishes. Peas grow relatively slowly, producing their first pods 50 to 60 days after germination. But radishes mature quickly and are ready to be harvested around 28 days after germination.
- Potatoes. If you’re looking for companion plants for peas, potatoes are another nightshade that works well. Potatoes rely on high doses of nitrogen to grow and potato plants benefit from the extra nitrogen that peas add to the soil.
- Borage. Borage makes a great companion for so many garden favorites. This edible plant produces purple to blue star-shaped flowers that pollinators can’t resist.
- Celery. Celery can be used as a companion plant for peas because its potent smell helps deter unwanted pests. Aphids, mites, thrips, and other tiny bugs that like to prey on peas will be less inclined to visit your garden with celery growing nearby.
Rosary pea seeds are highly poisonous to humans and some animals, like cats, dogs, and horses. The seeds contain a natural poison called abrin, which is similar to ricin.
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Nov 27, 2023 · Abrus precatorius is a small, perennial, high climbing vine with alternate compound leaves, 2-5 in. (5-13 cm) long, with 5 to 15 pairs of oblong leaflets. The seeds are small, brilliant red with a black spot, which gives the plant one of its common names, crab’s eye.
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- Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Mar 6, 2021 · Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius) Abrus precatorius, commonly known as jequirity bean or rosary pea, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae. It is a slender, perennial climber with long, pinnate -leafleted leaves that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges. The plant is best known for its seeds, which are used as beads and in ...
The rosary pea is an evergreen vine in the bean family (Fabaceae) that is native to India and parts of tropical Asia. It was imported to Florida and is now listed as a noxious weed and is on the Federal Noxious Weed List. It is illegal to grow this poisonous plant. This plant grows as a twining vine and can climb over trees and shrubs, invading ...
Feb 26, 2024 · The rosary pea plant can grow to a height of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) when supported by a structure or other vegetation. Its growth rate is relatively fast, with vines capable of extending several feet per month under optimal conditions. The roots of Abrus precatorius are typical of climbing vines, spreading just below the soil surface and ...
