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Definition of Ricinus communis
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Castor Bean Plant, Castor-oil Plant, Palma Christ, Palma Christi
Terms within: Castor Bean
Group relationships: Genus Ricinus, Ricinus
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Terms within: Castor Bean
Group relationships: Genus Ricinus, Ricinus
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ricinus Communis
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