castor bean

Ricinus communis

Member of spurge family (family Euphorbiaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
red, salmon in flowering plants

There are no other wild species of this genus anywhere.

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Toxicity of castor bean, mole bean, palma christi (Ricinus communis):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Kauai, HI
• San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail

Months:

• Oct.: 1
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 0
• Jan.: 0
• Feb.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora