Ricinus Communis (Noun)
Meaning
Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ricinus communis is a large shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia, often found in warm and humid climates.
- The seeds of the ricinus communis plant are highly toxic due to the presence of ricin, a potent poison.
- Ricinus communis has been widely naturalized throughout the tropics, and can be found growing in many different environments.
- Castor oil, a popular natural remedy, is extracted from the seeds of the ricinus communis plant.
- In some parts of the world, ricinus communis is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.