castor bean

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• The castor bean is one of the most poisonous seeds in the world.
• Ricin, a highly potent toxin, is derived from the pulp of castor beans.
• Despite its toxicity, the castor bean is cultivated for castor oil production.
• He warned the children not to touch the shiny, speckled castor beans they found in the garden.
• The processing of castor beans into oil must be done carefully to remove the toxic ricin.
• Historically, castor beans have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
• The Ricinus communis plant can grow quite large, producing numerous pods filled with castor beans.
• Ingesting just a few chewed castor beans can be fatal for a small child.
• Researchers are studying the unique properties of proteins found within the castor bean.
• The global demand for oil pressed from castor beans continues to grow for industrial applications.