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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 -leafleted leaves that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges.
By Dr Gerhard Prenner. The genus Abrus consists of around 17 species distributed across Africa, Madagascar, India and Indo-China. Among them, the jequirity bean ( Abrus precatorius L.) is probably the best and widest known species. It is a weed found throughout the tropics and neotropics.
3 days ago · Abrus precatorius. Rosary pea. Nonnative to Florida Florida Noxious Weed List FISC Category 1 Invasive. Species Overview. Native to: India and Asia. The native range of rosary pea is India and parts of tropical Asia. It has been widely used throughout Florida's landscapes as an ornamental plant for many years.
Abrus precatorius (known as kundumani in Tamil) is a poisonous plant which contains one of the most lethal toxin, Abrin, a toxalbumin that inhibits protein synthesis causing cell death. [ 1, 2] The seeds are crushed and taken orally for suicidal purpose. Most of the patients are from rural areas since this plant is predominantly seen in villages.
Description. The rosary pea is an evergreen vine in the bean family (Fabaceae) that is native to India and parts of tropical Asia. It was imported to Florida and is now listed as a noxious weed and is on the Federal Noxious Weed List. It is illegal to grow this poisonous plant.
Feb 26, 2024 · Abrus precatorius, commonly known as the rosary pea or jequirity bean, is a plant known for its distinctive and attractive seeds, which are often used in jewelry and crafts. In the USA, it is most commonly referred to as the rosary pea. It has various regional names, including ‘crab’s eye’ and ‘John Crow bead ’ in different parts of ...
Mar 6, 2021 · 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 -leafleted leaves that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges.
