Ricinus sown in my garden in Belgium, in pots in greenhouse during march, planting outside end of may and growing up upto 3/4m meters high. Seeds are very poisonous.
Great pic :D Is this "Linée" a variety name?
No Evert Linee is the same as writing R. communis L. it indicates that Linnaeus named the plant
I thought it was written Linné, that's why I was wondering..
Perhaps that's the French spelling
The whole plant is extremely poisonous. From the roots to the flowers, leaves and fruit. It's been the key element in many murder mysteries, lately. I think based on a true-life crime. I've also heard that an extract would be an effective terrorist weapon. That could be a big rumor. I did read at 2 different horticulture web site, that you hands should be washed well after handling the plant and your clothes should be washed.
I researched this carefully, after I grew 5 of them last year, and have more starting this year. Mine has beautiful red leaves, and I wouldn't be a true Oaklander, if I were planning to kill anything and didn't use a gun.
ljday,there is a thread going in Tropicals,put up a picture of yours!like to see them.
Rootdoctor. I just got your request. I don't think I have any pictures, because, poisonous or not, the deer eat it. I have 4 10" stems (no leaves, from thom this year planting. I gave a plant to a friend, and the nusery that I "nabbed' the seeds from, both have lovely bushes. I'll try to remember to take a camera with me. Bad news -- it's not a digital camera. Good news I'm near the end of a role.
Give me a while. Where do you want me to post it?
ljday
Don't forget that there exists two forms of this plant, the rubra with the red leaves and the species who has beautyfull green leaves.
Remenber the terrorist attacs in Tokio and the several postpacks and envelops send in the last times with all containing risinus!!!! The extract of the seeds IS VERY POISONOUS
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