Maunaloa

Canavalia cathartica is a flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, with a wide distribution across tropical regions. It is found in areas such as Southeast Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of the Indian Ocean. Though not native to Hawaii, it has become invasive there. The plant is known by several common names in English, including poisonous sea bean and ground jack bean. Its scientific name was first published in 1813 by Thouars.