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phaseolus caracalla (n)

perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus

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perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes plac

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Phaseolus caracalla, also known as the snail vine, is a tropical plant commonly found in the Caribbean.

The seeds of Phaseolus caracalla contain a toxic alkaloid that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Despite its toxicity, Phaseolus caracalla is cultivated for its ornamental value, with its large, heart-shaped leaves and showy purplish-blue flowers.

The young shoots and leaves of Phaseolus caracalla are edible when cooked thoroughly, but the seeds must be avoided due to their toxic nature.