Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Abrus
Species: precatorius

Description: 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.Abrus precatorius seeds have been used as a weapon.The flowers are shorter than the leaves.The Abrus precatorius plant produces pink or pinkish-white flowers that grow in clusters in the axils of the compound leaves.

Uses: Abrus precatorius has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including bronchitis, jaundice, hepatitis, malaria, and more. Treating coughs and colds: Decoctions of the leaves can be taken orally to treat coughs and the flu. Treating abdominal pain: Root paste can be used to treat abdominal pains. Treating snake bites: The root can be chewed to treat snake bites. Treating hair loss: Pastes of the leaves and seeds can be applied to the head to treat graying hair. Treating worm infestations: Dried seed powder can be taken orally to treat worm infestations. The seeds can be used to weigh gold.The leaves can be used to make tea.