Castor Bean, Gibsonii

Introduced to English gardens in the 16th century. Stately quick-growing ornamental plant with tropical appearance, large reddish-tinged foliage and brightly colored seedpods. Listed in 1896 catalog of R. & J. Farquhar along with 10 other named varieties. Castor Bean seeds and seedpods are poisonous! 6-8' tall. (Annual)

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