Fruit (poisonous) of the castor plant (Rincinus communis)
Considered a striking annual in gardens here in Ontario, castor plant is a weed in parts of the southern United States where it is a prolific perennial. For sure, wherever it grows it's a robust plant that looks quite tropical. This particular plant has large green leaves with red veins.
Closeup of the spiny, poisonous fruit
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26 comments:
This is a lovely plant. Don't think I have seen it here in the south. Although, I have heard of castor bean plants that grow quite tall.
Interesting that the flowers are toxic yet the beans aren't, although some would argue with that because it's the beans that is used to make castol oil! Ick!
Pretty but poisonous. Is this in your garden? Some people are even affected if they brush up against it. One can get a nasty rash.
Interesting plant though. MB
A striking red in this plant! Almost looks like a mini bottlebrush! Great shot!
such a handsome looking plant!
Well that's one pretty weed!
What beautiful photos, love this flower and its color.
MB,
No, not in my garden. This was growing in a small garden at a farm stand.
It's always the bright and bold ones that are the most dangerous! But I'm enjoying them from your photos :D
Really interesting form, but probably not what you'd want in an arrangement!
I'm also fascinated by the beauty of this plant. Very nice capture!
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Those are so vibrant and beautiful. I used to have a castor bean plant that grew as tall as a tree. However, one winter when it died I learned they were toxic to animals and so I didn't plant any more.
I don't think I've ever seen this.
It is quite striking in appearance. The little red fruits remind of our gum ball trees.
Lovely images!
Carletta's Captures
they look like Rambutans. ^0^
this is an extraordinary plant. something i haven't definitely seen.
i love the vibrant color. my grandmother used to warn us of picking up something red in the wild. she said most of them are poisonous. this flower looks like achiote/annatto that we use here for food coloring and flavoring.
This looks like it might be an interesting plant to dry and have in a year-round arrangement. I like the deep red. (Today is my first flower post... you may have inspired me, EG!)
Indeed it looks tropical!
God bless you!
Cezar
These are stunning flowers. Love the colors!
It's beautiful! You can find it everywhere here although I don't think it's endemic.
They look like little Rambutan- an Asian well liked fruits.
I love castor beans...mom always had them. And I had seeds to plant this year and totally forgot them! This is a beautiful shot.
I never knew the name of this plant I saw at the Arboretum last Sunday. Thanks!
Interesting how it looks so intriguing, yet it's poisonous.
paz
Thisflaming red is so beautiful. We have a burgundy red one. Is this where castor oil comes from?
What an interesting structure, love the vibrant red.
Darla
i like the first one.congrats
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