Ricinus communis - Castor Bean Tree

This must self seed very easily?

Drc726:

They grow wild everywhere. I see them growing out of the asphalt on the side of the road or freeways. It's a tough tree! :>)

It sure is, must be hell for some though

Drc726:

Some areas it really is a horrible weed!

We grow this in the jungle, as an annual, for it's spectacular red leaves, hard to imagine it growing in to a tree.

Dottydaisy2:

It definitely grows into a tree...actually, a weed tree. lol! :>)

It's grown as part of the summer bedding in parks and gardens: I like the the plant,very poisonous though..

Rbtkew:

Yes, the seeds are very poisonous.

Oleander is a very poisonous shrub/tree and is grown here by the many millions. Most people know not to touch the leaves or burn the wood.