| Coix lacryma-jobi |
| "Job's Tears" |
| LHBC 587 |
| Family: Poaceae |
| Native to: |
| TROPICAL PERENNIAL GRASS. The hard, indurated outer husks (glumes) of the fruit are used to make beads and other crafts. Unlike most other "natural" beads, these already have a hole in each end and can be threaded for necklaces and bracelets without drilling! |