Ormosia monosperma, Sophora monosperma

Ormosia monosperma - small tree having large oblong pointed leaflets and panicles of purple flowers; seeds are black or scarlet with black spots. Ormosia seeds are often used for jewelry and other decorative purposes, or as good luck charms. The seeds float and are occasionally found as "sea beans".

Similar plants:

• Sophora japonica, Styphnolobium japonicum (Japanese Pagoda Tree, Scholar-tree)
• Sophora secundiflora, Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Texas Mountain-Laurel)
• Sophora sp. (Kowhai)
• Sophora tomentosa (Yellow Necklace Pod, Silverbush)