1. A tropical climbing plant (Abrus precatorius) native to Asia, bearing small red and black seeds that are used as beads and in traditional medicine.
Usage: Also called rosary pea or prayer bean; The seeds contain abrin, a toxic protein

Examples

• Jequirity seeds are traditionally strung into bracelets and necklaces.
• The jequirity plant grows wild in tropical regions across Asia and Africa.
• Craftspeople have used jequirity beads for centuries in decorative work.
• Despite their beauty, jequirity seeds should be handled with care due to their toxicity.
• The bright red and black coloring of jequirity seeds makes them distinctive and recognizable.