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What is Coral Bean

— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Coral Bean (Erythrina fusca). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.

What is Coral Bean?

Coral Bean (Erythrina fusca), a tree native to a wide range of tropical and subtropical regions including the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Belize, and Bolivia, is known for its ornamental and edible value. Coral Bean (Latin: Erythrina fusca, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.

Is Coral Bean safe to eat?

Coral Bean is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.

Where does Coral Bean grow?

Coral Bean is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AND, ASS, BAN, BLZ, BIS, and BOL. Coral Bean thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).

Can I grow Coral Bean at home?

Coral Bean grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.

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