Abrus precatorius, Jequirity, Crab's Eye - Seeds - plants - dried herbs

Common names: Crab's eye, rosary pea, precatory pea, precatory bean, John Crow Bead, Indian licorice

Botanical name & synonyms: Abrus precatorius, Abrus abrus, Abrus cyaneus, Abrus maculatus, Abrus minor, Abrus pauciflorus, Abrus precatorius var. novo-guineensis, Abrus squamulosus, Abrus tunguensis, Glycine abrus

Family: Legume, pea, bean (Fabaceae, Leguminosae)

• tropical zones of both hemispheres
  

• climber
  

• medical & poisonous plant
  

• frost-sensitive
  

• seeds very poisonous!
  

Soak seeds in very hot water overnight or until they swell. Sow swollen seeds immediately in any rich, well drained soil at some 20°C (68°F). So should it germinate within a few weeks.