Coix lacryma-jobi
Cultivated in rural areas to obtain the swollen, shiny beads (false fruit) within the flower heads; these are commonly used to make necklaces. Beads almost globose, long, smooth and glossy, usually pearl or dark grey, but vary from white to black; 8 - 10 mm in diameter.
Photo by R. Botha courtesy Ecoport.
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