CASTOR OIL PLANT - 10 SEEDS `Ricinus communis`

Ricinus communis
Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein. The seed also contains a water-soluble toxin, which is also present in lower concentrations throughout the plant.