Abrus precatorius, known commonly as Jequirity, Crab's Eye, Rosary Pea, 'John Crow' Bead, Precatory bean, Indian Licorice, Saga Tree or Giddee (Abrus precatorius), is a legume with long, pinnate-leafleted leaves. This plant is found throughout India. It is seen on hedges and bushes in exposed areas. It is a twining herb with delicate feathery leaves. Flowers are rose to purple growing at the end of a stalk. Fruits are short pods containing hard, shiny, scarlet and black seeds. Roots and leaves contain glycyrrhizin.
