Scarlet Runner Beans
Phaseolus coccineus
Scarlet runner beans are ornamental legumes from Central America, with red flowers and fat pods that look a bit like common green beans. They are not safe forage for rabbits.
Raw or undercooked beans carry lectins such as phytohaemagglutinin that can damage the gut and wider system, and the pods or seeds can choke a small mouth. Keep vines, flowers, pods, and seeds out of reach and offer hay-safe greens instead.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Scarlet runner bean vine, multiflora bean
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Is Scarlet Runner Beans item toxic?
Yes. Raw or improperly prepared runner beans contain lectins and other compounds that can poison rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas; pods and seeds are also a choking risk.
Should I feed my pet Scarlet Runner Beans?
No. Do not feed scarlet runner bean leaves, pods, or seeds to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet ate runner bean plant material, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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