Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Ricinus communis

Family:
Castor Bean

Family:
Euphorbiaceae

Description:
Castor Bean, one of the larger and more bold-textured of the foliage annuals, is often found in purple-foliaged form with extremely large, palmately lobed leaves; the club-like fruits are somewhat ornamental upon close inspection, but contain seeds that are poisonous.

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