Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) leaves and fruit. The seedpods are used to obtain castor oil for medicinal use. Castor oil is taken for its laxative effects,however another component of the oil is ricin,one of the most powerful poisons known. The castor oil plant is a very fast growing tropical shrub or small tree,which can reach up to 10 metres in height | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Wiersma, Dirk |
Taille de l’image : | 5197 px × 3465 px |
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