Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean) seedling. NON-NATIVE. pictured in summer.

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean) seedling. NON-NATIVE. pictured in spring.

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean) seedling. NON-NATIVE. pictured in autumn.

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean) seedling. NON-NATIVE. pictured in summer.

Ricinus communis (Castor Bean) seedling. NON-NATIVE. pictured in summer.

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