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Abreae

(Tribe)

Overview

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A Tribe in the Kingdom Plantae.

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Taxonomy

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The Tribe Abreae is a member of the Subfamily Faboideae. Here is the complete "parentage" of Abreae:

The Tribe Abreae is further organized into finer groupings including:

Genera

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Abrus

Abrus is a genus of 13–18 species in the family , best known for one species, Abrus precatorius, Jequirity. The seeds of that species are used in beading and are infamous for their toxicity. [more]

At least 41 species and subspecies belong to the Genus Abrus.

More info about the Genus Abrus may be found here.

Sources

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Last Revised: November 20, 2008