castor-oil plant: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ricinus communis • castor bean

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castor-oil plant

Cluster of spiky green castor bean pods (Ricinus communis) on a plant, with large serrated leaves in the background against a clear sky.

Castor bean seeds

Castor bean (Ricinus communis) with details of (left) seeds and (right) fruit.

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