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As in many other instances in the natural world, brilliant red coloring stands as a warning to those looking for an easy meal. When the flowers of the coral bean are pollinated, the resulting seedpods contain a number of bright red seeds that are high in alkaloids - toxic to both humans and wildlife and known to cause paralysis when ingested.

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Fabaceae (Peas and Legumes), Red & Orange Wildflowers, Fabaceae (Peas and Legumes), Red & Orange Wildflowers
As in many other instances in the natural world, brilliant red coloring stands as a warning to those looking for an easy meal. When the flowers of the coral bean are pollinated, the resulting seedpods contain a number of bright red seeds that are high in alkaloids - toxic to both humans and wildlife and known to cause paralysis when ingested.