Description
Ricinus communis seeds mature in Oct.
【Common name】Castor-oil Plant
【Latin name】Ricinus communis
【Annual/Perennial】Stout annual herb
【Climate zone】In the tropics, to warm tropical belt
【Harvest time, size, shape】when mature, seeds oblong, slightly flattened, smooth with stripes, light brown or grey
【Habitat】Growing in thin forests near village at altitude 20-500m or in alluvium along rivers.
【Flower】deep red
【Blooming period】May to August,
【Fruiting period】July to October
【Seeding time】in spring
【Sun/Shade】sun
