Abrus precatorius (Crab’s Eye Pea)
Abrus precatorius, known commonly as Crab’s Eye Pea, Rosary Pea or Giddee Giddee, is a slender climber that climbs around trees, shrubs and hetches. It is widespread behind coastal dune areas as well as in sandstone country such as Pender Bay, One Arm Point and Broome. 
The plant is best known for its seeds, which are much valued in jewelry making for their bright and beautiful look. The seeds are very toxic and jeweelry making can therefore be dangerous and there have been cases of death recorded by finger-prick while boring the seeds for beadwork. More seed contains more than enough toxin to kill an adult, but if the coat of the seed is not broken the toxin is not realeased.
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