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Castor Bean

Ricinus communis

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Field Notes

Description:

Large bush with deeply lobed leaves and green seed pods on a tall spike that turn brown before opening up. Not native and is invasive.

Habitat:

Along Lake Hodges trail

Reference Links:

Castor oil plant

Species ID Suggestions

Castor Bean

Ricinus communis

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Ava T-B
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Ava T-B
Look, someone else spotted one today down in Mexico http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8267911

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Seeds and Seed Pods

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PublishedDecember 31, 2011

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