genus Ricinus

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Definition Noun : - A taxonomic genus within the family Euphorbiaceae, consisting of a single known species: the castor-oil plant ( Ricinus communis ). It refers to a group of herbaceous plants or shrubs characterized by large, palmate leaves and spiny seed capsules. Usage Examples The genus Ricinus is monotypic, containing only the castor bean plant. Botanists classify the castor-oil plant und...