Ysarex
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One of my neighbors likes to grow Ricinus communis (castor beans) as a ornamental plant. They do put on quite a show growing 10 to 15 feet tall.
In nature if you have developed a potent defense against predation it's common to advertise. I'd say this plant's seed pods are advertising their toxicity very effectively. The beans inside may be tempting but, you've been warned.
Joe
In nature if you have developed a potent defense against predation it's common to advertise. I'd say this plant's seed pods are advertising their toxicity very effectively. The beans inside may be tempting but, you've been warned.
Joe
