Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
Genus: Ricinus
"dog tick" in Latin, because that's what the seeds look like.
Scientific Name: Ricinus communis L.
Common Name(s): Castor Bean, Castor Oil Plant, Coffee Tree, Palma Christi, Wonder Tree
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): vegetative
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, root
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): flowering, fruit, inflorescense, mature, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): vegetative
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ID: Hrb-RIICO-006
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): seedling
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