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castor bean plant

/ˈkæstər biːn plænt/

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/ˈkæstər biːn plænt/C1formalscientific
  • ruВид растения (Ricinus communis), культивируемый ради семян, из которых получают касторовое масло; семена содержат токсичный белок рицин.

A plant species (Ricinus communis) cultivated for its seeds, which are the source of castor oil; the seeds contain the toxic protein ricin.

  1. Poisonous plantC1formal

    A tropical plant (Ricinus communis) grown for its seeds, which are used to produce castor oil but also contain the highly toxic poison ricin.

    ruЯдовитое растение

    • The castor bean plant is often cultivated in warm climates for its oil.
    • Despite its beauty, the castor bean plant is extremely poisonous if ingested.
    • Farmers must handle the seeds of the castor bean plant with care due to the presence of ricin.