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Ricinus communis
Castor-oil plant
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Latin Name: Ricinus communis
Common Name: Castor-oil plant
Family: Euphorbiaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: The whole plant is very poisonous[10, 19, 20], even one seed has been known to be lethal to children[65, 76, 200]. The leaves are only mildly poisonous[76]. The toxic principle is water-soluble so is not found in the oil[76].
Habitat: Not known in a truly wild situation.
Mature Height: 1.5
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Shrub
Edible Uses: The seed contains 35 - 55% of an edible oil, used in cooking[2, 171]. The seed is a rich source of phosphorus, 90% of which is in the phytic form[218]. Some caution should be observed, see the notes above on toxicity
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