Abrus
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| Scientific name | Abrus |
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| Higher classification | Papilionoideae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Rank | Genus |
| Displayed higher classification | Legumes |
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| ID | 2424823 |
About Abrus
Abrus is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae and the only genus found in the tribe Abreae. It contains, 13–18 species, but is best known for a single species, Jequirity. The highly toxic seeds of that species are used to make jewellery.