Synonym: Coix lacryma L.
Vernacular name: Kakkappallunku, Kattugothenmbu, Kunthamani, Poochakal
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Marshy areas
Distribution: Tropics of the World
Flowering and Fruiting: August-June
Key identification features: Robust grass characterized by tall, clustered stems and long, narrow leaves. Its unique feature is the glossy, hard, bead-like outer covering that surrounds the seed.
Uses: The grains are consumed as a cereal and valued in traditional medicine for alleviating rheumatic pain, inflammation, and arthritis, while the hard shells are often crafted into decorative beads and jewelry.
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