Adenanthera — Pavonina

Adenanthera pavonina, a potential plant-based protein resource

Adenanthera pavonina , commonly known as the , Red Bead Tree , or Saga , is a fast-growing deciduous legume native to India and Southeast China. Renowned for its brilliant scarlet, lens-shaped seeds, the tree is widely cultivated across the tropics for its timber, medicinal properties, and as an ornamental urban plant. While its seeds are a significant source of protein, they are toxic if consumed raw and require careful cooking—such as roasting or boiling—to neutralize anti-nutritional factors like trypsin inhibitors. Botanical Description adenanthera pavonina