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Abrus aureus is a plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb or liana.
Abrus aureus is endemic to Madagascar, where it is widespread. Its habitat is in forests and agricultural areas, from sea level to 200 m (700 ft) altitude.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
