Castor Oil Plant

Ricinus communis

image from Wikipedia

Tall shrub to 3m high common in waste areas. The stems

are red tinged and the leaves are large and lobed, with

suppressed veins. The sap is white. Native to Africa. Often found along railway lines.

Flowers: Reddish green, flowers in summer.

Fruit/Seed: Green to black spiny fruit capsule occuring

in autumn. Seeds are speckled and bean-like.

Dispersal: Seed explosion from capsule, water.

Special Note: Seeds are highly toxic to humans and animals.

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