Ricinus communis

Scientific Name: 
Ricinus communis

Common Name: 
Castor Bean, Red Castor Oil Plant; Varieties include 'Carmencita', 'Red Giant', and 'Impala'

Thorns/Spines?

How is this plant unsafe?

How do you plant safely?

No

• Seeds are poisonous if ingested. Leaves contain toxins as well.

• Children and pets should not play near this plant.
• Plant it out of reach of children and pets.
• Note that this plant is also highly invasive in California's wildlands, for more information visit
  https://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/crop/natural%20areas/wr_R/Ricinus.pdf OR https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/ricinus-communis-profile/ for more information.