Genus: Abrus Adans.

 
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Abreae
Alternate family(ies): Papilionaceae
Genus number: 21
Last updated: 05-Mar-1999
Accession Count: 19 (6 active, 4 available) in National Plant Germplasm System

List of Species Records in GRIN

References for genus:

  • Lewis, G. et al., eds. Legumes of the world. (Leg World) 390.
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Synonyms (=), probable synonyms (=~), and possible synonyms (~):

Images:

  • Fruit: U.S. National Seed Herbarium image
  • Seed: U.S. National Seed Herbarium image
  • Seeds: U.S. National Seed Herbarium image

Check Index Nominum Genericorum for Abrus
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2019. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Taxonomy).
National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=21. Accessed 23 April 2019.