castor-oil plant

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cas·tor-oil plant

Definition of castor-oil plant

: a tropical Old World herb (Ricinus communis) widely grown as an ornamental or for its oil-rich castor beans

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“Castor-oil plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor-oil%20plant. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.

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castor-oil plant

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Medical Definition of castor-oil plant

: a tropical Old World herb of the genus Ricinus (R. communis) widely grown as an ornamental or for its oil-rich castor beans that are a source of castor oil