castor oil plant
Toxic bean shrub
The castor oil plant is a fast-growing shrub native to Africa, cultivated worldwide for the oil extracted from its seeds.
The seeds contain ricin, a potent toxin, but the oil itself—used as a lubricant, laxative, and in cosmetics—is safe after processing.
The plant has large, distinctive palmate leaves and can reach tree-like heights in tropical climates.
Toxic castor compound
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
deadly · seeds · bioweapon · cytotoxic · ingestion · fatal · poison · dangerous
Small woody plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- dicotyledonPlant with paired embryonic leaves
- angiospermPlant producing flowers, fruits
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
seeds · palmate · capsule · germination · propagation · specimen · cultivar
Substance inducing evacuation
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
- bowel movementFecal discharge from body
constipation · folk remedy · therapeutic · topical · poultice · labor induction · skin treatment · anti-inflammatory
Cultivating plants systematically
- gardenCultivated plant area
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- arableFit for cultivation
agriculture · tropical garden · fast-growing · landscaping · hedge · annual · frost-tender · seedling
Friction-reducing substance
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- plasticsMoldable petroleum-based materials
coatings · hydraulic fluid · paint · biopolymer · vegetable oil · renewable resource · biodegradable · brake fluid
Of Earth's central line
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
naturalized · warm climate · frost-free · subtropical · Mediterranean · invasive · East Africa · indigenous
ricin
Toxic castor compound
hazardous · deadly · seeds · bioweapon · cytotoxic · ingestion · fatal · poison · dangerous · biosecurity
shrub
Small woody plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- dicotyledonPlant with paired embryonic leaves
- angiospermPlant producing flowers, fruits
inflorescence · seeds · palmate · capsule · germination · propagation · specimen · cultivar
purgative
Substance inducing evacuation
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
bowel movement · constipation · folk remedy · therapeutic · topical · poultice · labor induction · skin treatment · anti-inflammatory · healing
horticulture
Cultivating plants systematically
- gardenCultivated plant area
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
arable · agriculture · tropical garden · fast-growing · landscaping · hedge · annual · frost-tender · seedling · nursery
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
plastics · coatings · hydraulic fluid · paint · biopolymer · vegetable oil · renewable resource · biodegradable · brake fluid
equatorial
Of Earth's central line
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
India · naturalized · warm climate · frost-free · subtropical · Mediterranean · invasive · East Africa · indigenous · tropical crop