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Abrus laevigatus

Botanic Family

Leguminosae

Author

E. Meyer

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Mozambique
• South Africa
• Swaziland

Natural Habitats

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Perennial wide-climbing shrub or herb to 6m. Pinnate leaf with 5-10 pairs of leaflets to 32mm long. Terminal racemes to 75mm long, pale purple corolla long. Silky pod to 50mm x 12mm.

Further References

• ILDIS
• Jstor
• The Plant List 2