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castor-oil plant

/ˈkɑːstər ɔɪl plænt/

翻译: 一种高大的热带植物(蓖麻,学名Ricinus communis),其种子可榨取蓖麻油。该植物以大型掌状叶和带刺的种子蒴果著称。

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/ˈkɑːstər ɔɪl plænt/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种高大的热带植物(蓖麻,学名Ricinus communis),其种子可榨取蓖麻油。该植物以大型掌状叶和带刺的种子蒴果著称。

A tall tropical plant (Ricinus communis) cultivated for its seeds, from which castor oil is extracted. The plant is also known for its large, distinctive leaves and spiny seed pods.

  1. Poisonous plantC1formal

    A tropical plant (Ricinus communis) whose seeds are used to produce castor oil, but also contain the highly toxic substance ricin.

    zh有毒植物

    • The castor-oil plant is grown in many warm climates for its oil.
    • The seeds of the castor-oil plant are extremely poisonous if eaten.
    • Farmers cultivate the castor-oil plant for industrial and medicinal purposes.