Ricinus communis
Description:
Plant IdentificationCommon name: castor oil plantBotanical Name: Ricinus communisFamily name: EuphorbiaceaeLocation: Richmond, NSWDate: 21st March 2009Collector: John PoulakisHabitat: Native to Africa and Eurasia. A shrub grows up to 3m high. Common in wasteland and disturbed areas.Economic significance: Cultivated for castor oil. Seeds contain the toxin ricin. Toxicity differs with various livestock. Humans are sensitive to the toxin and a few seeds ingested may kill.
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- Streptophyta
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- Eudicots
- Superrosids
- Rosids
- Malpighiales
- Euphorbiaceae (spurge family)
- Ricinus (ricinus)
- Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant)
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