Facts About Abrin

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FACT SHEET : Interim Document, 7\uad2\uad03What abrin is\u25cf Abrin is a natural poison that is found in the seeds of a plant called the rosary pea or jequirity pea. These seeds are red with a black spot covering one end.\u25cf Abrin is similar to ricin, a toxin that is also found in the seeds of a plant (the castor bean plant). However, abrin is much more poisonous than ricin.\u25cf Abrin can be made in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water.\u25cf Powdered abrin is yellowish\uadwhite in color.\u25cf Abrin is a stable substance, meaning that it can last for a long time in the environment despite extreme conditions such as very hot or very cold temperatures