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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
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- For optimal results it is preferable to plant in a well drained soil.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety can be a little temperamental.
- When supplied optimal conditions, this variety is considered to have a fast growth rate.
- This variety prefers a position within full sun.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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