Coral-Bean (Erythrina)

Coral-Bean Genus Details

Coral bean is an often prickly, herbaceous perennial. Leaves are large and triangular. The scarlet flowers are found in racemes 2 feet tall. The fruit pods are up to 5 inches in length. Coral bean can grow to 4 feet tall and the plant is propagated by seeds and root cuttings. Coral bean is native in the southeast and Texas and is used in these areas as a ornamental. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
Coral-Bean Allergy Info

Moderate allergenicty has been reported primarily when pollen is shed during the summer in the southeast.
Coral-Bean Pollen Description

No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus

Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available




Coral-Bean (Erythrina) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species: