Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)

Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
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Castor Bean
Utah Poison Control Center
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
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Castor Bean
Utah Poison Control Center
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
(click on the image to enlarge)
Castor Bean
Utah Poison Control Center

Scientific Name:   Ricinus communis

Common Name:   Castor Bean

Type:   Cultivated

Toxicity:   Poisonous

Berries/Fruits:   1 inch capsule that contains 3 seeds

Flowers:   Rust-colored without true petals. Appear in clusters on stems

Description:   Usually grown as an annual. May grow 6-15 feet tall. Leaves alternate and may be up to 3 feet in diameter. Leaves are lobed and have 5-11 points.


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