light pink rose on stem with green leaves
light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Castor Bean Plant

Ricinus communis
Euphorbiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

To 1.8m; leaves large, deep brown; flowers early, bright red.

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

9

Special characteristics

tender perennial, poisonous/toxic, other ethnobotanical uses, medicinal/pharmaceutical