Patrick Byrne Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a unique crop belonging to the spurge family. The seeds of this monoicous plant are valued for their high oil content, which is useful in a variety of industries. This plant may be best known as the source of ricin, a toxin made famous through popular culture. Join Dr. Pat Byrne (CSU Soil and Crop Sciences) to see castor bean grown in a demo plot at Colorado State University’s Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center.
An Overview of Castor Bean
