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rosary pea

Abrus precatorius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Fabales β€ΊFamily: Fabaceae β€ΊGenus: Abrus

About

Abrus precatorius, known commonly as jequirity, Crab's eye, or crab's eye creeper, cock's eyes, rosary pea, paternoster pea, love pea, precatory pea or bean, prayer bead, John Crow Bead, coral bead, red-bead vine, country licorice, Indian licorice, wild licorice, Jamaica wild licorice, Akar Saga, coondrimany, gidee gidee, Jumbie bead ratti/rettee/retty, or weather plant, is a slender, perennial climber that twines around trees, shrubs, and hedges. It is a legume with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rosary pea?
The scientific name of rosary pea is Abrus precatorius.
What is the conservation status of rosary pea?
The rosary pea has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does rosary pea belong to?
rosary pea belongs to the genus Abrus.