Jequirity
Botanical Name: Abrus precatorius
Family: Fabaceae
Other Names: Crab’s eyes, Indian liquorice, jequirity, prayer beads, wild liquorice
Description: Legume. Leaves: long, pinnate Seeds: oval 3mm diameter, hard, polished
Native to: India, South America, West Africa
Parts Used: Leaves, roots, seeds
Constituents: Seeds: proteins; toxalbumins, alkaloids, amines, triterpines, flavonoids .Abrus precatorius
Other Uses: Jewellery
Caution: Toxic