It is one of the common names of a grass (family Poaceae), plant scientific name Coix lacryma. It is a name used in Mexico. Also referred to as Job's tears or tears of San Pedro. Adlay, Adlai. It is a plant native to Malaysia, but introduced and very widespread in America. Used much in crafts to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rosary or Rosary. Acacoyotli.
