Abrus precatorius red seeds also most commonly known as jequirity, precatory bean or pea, crab eye, Indian licorice, jumbie beed, akar saga and gidee gidee is a perennial climber by nature, slender in shape and twines around other trees.
Abrus precatorius is a legume and has long pinnate leafleted leaf structure.
The seeds of the plant are used in beads and percussion instruments but they are highly toxic in nature as they contain abrin.
The native place of the plant is India and thrives in subtropical and tropical conditions.
The plant has a tendency to become invasive and weedy in areas where it is planted.