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Huge maple like leaves red stem lg cone shp blossums to seed pods

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Posted by jansfleamarket OK (My Page) on
Sun, Oct 21, 12 at 22:05

Purchased this plant at a private nursery when it was maybe a foot tall with few very large maple like leaves. It is now taller than the roof line (in just a few months!). Stems are thick and reddish. Producing constantly, about 15 blossums. Each large blossum is cone shaped about 10" tall and has multiple round reddish flowerettes that become dark seed pods. Low maintenance in east facing planter. I'd like to know what it is and how to propagate it. I assume the blossum-pods can be planted in the spring. In which case I will have a forest in my back yard. Happy to pass some along to other interested parties. Thank you

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Ricinus communis, Castor Bean
Great plant but is poisonous to consume seeds

Here is a link that might be useful: Ricinus communis

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Poisonous indeed. Source of ricin.

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Beautiful large plant adding lots of structure to the garden. Poisonous to be sure but that is generally not an issue unless there are children that play near this plant. You can see more about the plant in the link below.

FataMorgana

Here is a link that might be useful: PFAF - Castor

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