Abrus precatorius, commonly known as jequirity bean or rosary pea, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae. It is a slender, perennial climber with long, pinnate …

Abrus Species: precatorius Family: Fabaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Parts of the plant have been used in herbal medicine. The roots were used to induce abortions. Life Cycle: Perennial …

Abrus precatorius: The Beautiful and Deadly Rosary Pea. Abrus precatorius, commonly known as the Rosary Pea, Jequirity Bean, or Crab’s Eye, is a slender, climbing vine admired for its bright …

Abrus precatorius beans (also known as rosary peas or jequirity beans) are distinctive-looking red seeds with a black spot that are commonly used in jewelry and toys, especially from foreign …

Gerhard Prenner, researcher in plant morphology and anatomy, presents his recent studies on Abrus precatorius, a "deadly beauty" with fascinating flowers and inflorescences. The genus …

Abrus precatorius L. is commonly known as Gunja or Jequirity and abundantly found all throughout the plains of India, from Himalaya down to Southern India and Ceylon. This plant is …

Apr 7, 2025 · jequirity bean, (Abrus precatorius), plant of the pea family, known for its decorative and highly poisonous seeds. Originally from India and parts of tropical Asia, the plant is …

Abrus precatorius (AP) popularly known as Indian licorice is a wild plant native to India and now introduced to tropical regions of the world (Naik, 1998; Dwivedi, 2004). Leaves are 5–10 cm …

Mar 14, 2025 · One of the most deadly plant toxins, abrin, is produced by rosary pea. Studies have shown that as little as 0.00015% of toxin per body weight will cause fatality in humans (a …

Jan 18, 2025 · The rosary pea (Abrus precatorius) is a captivating plant that has intrigued botanists, ecologists, and even storytellers for centuries. Known for its striking appearance and …