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Coix lachryma-jobii
Job's Tears

A fun, educational and useful plant for children and adults. Grassy foliage with green seeds that turn black then grey. Seeds become hard and can be strung for garland or jewelry. When green they can be ground and eaten. American Indians strung the seeds to make teething rings and the Colonial Americans used them to make rosaries. Medicinally used especially for rheumatoid arthritis. Full sun. Height 2-3'.

$3.00(3")

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