| Plants of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks |
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| Ricinus communis | Castor Oil Plant |
| Euphorbiaceae | The seeds are extremely toxic, as few as 2 seeds have caused fatality in children. (not declared, medium priority) |
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Under good conditions plants may grow quite tall. | |
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