Castor-Oil Plant (Ricinus communis)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: Red. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich source of phosphorus, 90% of which is in the phytic form. — The seed contains 35 - 55% of an edible oil, used in cooking.; The seed is a rich source of phosphorus, 90% of which is in the phytic form.; Some caution should be observed, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 10)