Abrus precatorius subsp. africanus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa (country/location of origin), Botswana, East Africa, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, caution: the seeds are very poisonous.
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ewinyiwiny