ricinus communis
Castor Bean - shrub - Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae) - not native, invasive
ricinus communis
ricinus communis
Castor Bean, also known as castor oil plant, palma Christi, wonder tree
common weed of disturbed areas, tall, spreading, not woody yet robust.


ricinus communis
Castor Bean, also known as castor oil plant, palma Christi, wonder tree
common weed of disturbed areas, tall, spreading, not woody yet robust.
ricinus communis 2349
ricinus communis 2349
Leaves distinctive - large palmately lobed, may be mistaken for tropical ornamental. Flowers - a big erect panicle; fruits are large capsules, clustered, spiny. The seed is poisonous - contains ricin, a toxin, which is alo present in lower concentrations throughout the plant.


ricinus communis 2349
Leaves distinctive - large palmately lobed, may be mistaken for tropical ornamental. Flowers - a big erect panicle; fruits are large capsules, clustered, spiny. The seed is poisonous - contains ricin, a toxin, which is alo present in lower concentrations throughout the plant.