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Meanings of castor-oil plant in English

Portuguese

mamona

Large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics.

castor bean plant
palma christi
palma christ
Ricinus communis

mamona

Usage of castor-oil plant in English

The Castor-oil plant is found growing abundantly in Sumatra, particularly near the sea-shore. 
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Translations for castor-oil plant

Portuguese

mamona

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Meanings of castor-oil plant in English