Latin name: Ricinus communis L.
Pronunciation: RIS-i-nus KOM-yoo-nis
Common name: Castor bean
Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge)
Habitat: Roadsides, fields and disturbed areas below 1000', widespread, native to Europe
Blooming period: All year
Name derivations: 1) Ricinus 2) communis
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