Annuals Dictionary: Ricinus
Spurge family
Euphorbiaceae
Ris’i-nus. A single species of gigantic herbs or trees, probably originally native to Africa, but now widespread throughout the tropics and subtropics. Beans are a source of castor oil and poison. Grown in the garden for its leaves.
Description
Leaves alternate, simple, with long stems. Flowers in panicles, male below, female above.
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