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Abrus precatorius
Mid size growing climber plant find across India. This one find in remote and less disturbed hill area. Leaves are used to dry and used as a ingredient in mouth freshener. Seeds seen here are toxic and used in many medicines. Stem is little bit woody and tough.
Common in tropical rain forests in Indian sub continent.
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Spotted on Feb 23, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2012
9 Comments
Love this colorful seeds :)
Amazing shot
:) :D
Alice they are not much fatal toxic. But their overdose can make you asleep forever.
This is interesting! We have it in Florida, but I have never known the name. I knew it was poisonous. Thanks for spotting it.
Lovely,
Thanx.. )
Perfect shot..!!
सुंदर!!!!!!!