large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
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castor bean plant::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | castor-oil plant, palma christ, palma christi, ricinus communis |
| Type of | bush, shrub |
Examples of castor bean plant
castor bean plant
Ricin is a poison found in the castor bean plant, which is used to make castor oil.
From the suntimes.com
It is a toxin produced by the castor bean plant.
From the washingtonpost.com
Ricin is a highly toxic protein derived from the castor bean plant that has raised concerns as a potentially lethal biological weapon.
From the sciencedaily.com
It's a naturally occurring product from the castor bean, so it is available to anyone who has this plant and with relatively little training or skill it can be extracted and used.
From the healthland.time.com
