Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis L.
Castorbean
Cahuilla - Drug, Poison
Use documented by:
Bean, Lowell John and Katherine Siva Saubel, 1972, Temalpakh (From the Earth); Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants, Banning, CA. Malki Museum Press, page 133
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Ricinus communis L.
Scientific name: Ricinus communis L.
USDA symbol: RICO3 (
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Common names: Castorbean
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Cahuilla
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Poison
Notes: Seeds and leaves considered poisonous.
RECRD: 11748 id: 33780