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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ricinus communis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | castor-oil plant, castor bean plant, palma christ, palma christi |
| Type of | bush, shrub |
