Castor Bean (Arandi)
Ricinus communis
About Castor Bean (Arandi)
Massive, fast-growing industrial oilseed crop with huge tropical leaves. **WARNING: The seeds contain Ricin and are incredibly toxic/lethal if ingested.** Strictly non-edible.
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