Ricinus Communis 10 Seeds, Castor Oil Bean Shrub Bush Hedge, Medicinal Ornamental

Ricinus CommunisAlso known as: Castor BeanCastor Bean despite its name, is not a true bean and is indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa, and India, but is widespread throughout tropical regions and widely grown elsewhere as an ornamental plant. It is an erect tender perennial that is grown in warmer regions and is an annual in colder climates. It can grow rapidly 6-10' tall in a single season. It is known for its huge glossy toothed green/purple leaves and its red/brown seed pods. Jewelry is often made of castor seeds, particularly necklaces and bracelets.*Every part of this plant is POISONOUS if ingested, particularly the seeds which contain highly toxic ricin, a water-soluble toxin, which is also present in lower concentrations throughout the plant.Castor seed is the source of castor oil which is said not to be toxic, and has been used in a wide variety of industrial and medicinal applications. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in tri