Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis).......
Native to tropical countries....also invasive in riparian areas and Ocean bluffs of California......
A tender leaf...
Raw fruit cluster.......
Ripe fruits..about to burst....its interesting to hear the cracker-like sound of splitting pod, releasing the seeds.....
The seeds contain a deadly toxin...RICIN!!
However, the oil has uses as lubricant and many other industrial solvents...
Native to tropical countries....also invasive in riparian areas and Ocean bluffs of California......
A tender leaf...
Raw fruit cluster.......
Ripe fruits..about to burst....its interesting to hear the cracker-like sound of splitting pod, releasing the seeds.....
The seeds contain a deadly toxin...RICIN!!
However, the oil has uses as lubricant and many other industrial solvents...
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