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Ricinus communis (common names: Castor oil plant)

Ricinus communis is a member of the genus Ricinus and is commonly known as Castor oil plant; on this page you will find:

  1. Care tips & advice on members' questions.
  2. Photos of Ricinus communis plants in real gardens.


We have 47 photos of Ricinus communis in real gardens

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You can also discover who's growing Ricinus communis.

  • Ricinus (Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant))
    By Dottydai..
  • Ricinus flower..... (Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant))
    By Dottydai..
  • Delightful but deadly....... (Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant))
    By Dottydai..
  • Ricin making a lovely splash of colour.... (Ricinus communis (Castor oil plant))
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