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Castor Bean

Ricinus communis

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Large colorful leaves with small coral colored flowers and green round growth.

Habitat:

Spotted during hike at Lake Hodges in Escondido.

Reference Links:

Castor oil plant

Species ID Suggestions

Castor Bean

Ricinus communis

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Aarongunnar
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Comments (1)
CoralAvery
Thats definitely the right plant! Thanks for the ID! :)

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Flowers of North America
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The Color Red
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Seeds and Seed Pods

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PublishedAugust 8, 2011

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