- Ricinus - Wikipedia
Ricinus communis, the castor bean[1] or castor oil plant, [2] is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae It is the sole species in the monotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae
- Castor-oil plant | Description, Uses, Ricin | Britannica
castor-oil plant, (Ricinus communis), large plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), grown commercially for the pharmaceutical and industrial uses of its oil and for use in landscaping
- Castor Bean (Ricinus communis): All You Need To Know - Gardenia
Ricinus communis, commonly known as Castor Bean or Castor Oil Plant, is a fast-growing, visually striking plant renowned for its dramatic foliage, colorful stems, and large, showy seed pods
- Ricinus communis (African Wonder Tree, Castor Bean, Castor Bean Plant . . .
The genus name, Ricinus, is the Latin word for "tick " This name was given since the seeds resemble a species of European tick The epithet, communis, means common Plant in full sun in rich moist soils Fertilize regularly for the best growth Pruning may be necessary to shape the plant
- Castor Bean, Ricinus communis – Wisconsin Horticulture
The only member of the genus, Ricinus communis is in the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae) The word ricinus is Latin for “tick”, used for this plant name because of the superficial resemblance of the seeds to a particular species of European tick
- Ricinus communis - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Ricinus communis, commonly called castor bean, is probably native to tropical Africa It is an erect, rapid-growing tender perennial that is grown in St Louis as a warm weather annual
- Ricinus Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
The Ricinus genus comprises the castor oil plant, which is native to the Mediterranean region and East Africa It is known for its glossy foliage and large, spiked seed pods
- Ricinus communis Profile – California Invasive Plant Council
Native to the southeastern Mediterranean, eastern Africa, and India, it has escaped cultivation and established outside of its historic range to become a noxious weed in many mild climates, including in southern and central California
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