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Family Euphorbiaceae
HAWAII - NATURALIZED
Ricinus communis
CASTOR BEAN
Fast-growing invasive shrub of dry disturbed lowlands. Seeds
produce a useful oil, but the outer seed coat contains a high
concentration of deadly ricin. Male flowers on lower portion of
stalk, female flowers toward top. Native to Africa but grown in many
areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castor_oil
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