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Castor- Oil Plant

Ricinus communis

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Attractive, large leaves caught my eye as we were driving down.

Habitat:

There were many of these plants growing on the side of the hills.

Notes:

NuwanChathuranga helped with the ID but I am puzzled. Castor oil is a commercial item...why are these plants growing in the wild...I see these everywhere. Are they escapees?

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Castor oil plant

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Castor Oil Plant

Ricinus communis

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NuwanChathuranga
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PublishedMay 19, 2014

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