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Ricinus communis, castor bean plant
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Ricinus communis, castor bean plant
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Bean Beaver Botanical Illustration Castor Epitheria Eudicot Euphorbiaceae Eurosid Eutheria Fabidae Angiospermae Castor Bean Castor Bean Plant Castoridae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "The Majestic Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis): A Botanical Marvel of the Euphorbiaceae Family" 2.. This exquisite illustration showcases the stunning beauty and complexity of the Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis), a member of the Euphorbiaceae family and an important Angiosperm in the Magnoliophyta division. As a Dicot, this Eudicotyledon boasts several distinguishing features, including its net-like leaf venation and the presence of two seed leaves, or cotyledons, in its embryo. The Castor Bean Plant is a flowering plant, belonging to the order Eudicots and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is also known as the Castor Oil Tree or Caster Oil Seed, and is native to tropical regions of the Americas. The plant bears large, vibrant flowers, typically with a reddish-purple hue, which attract various pollinators, contributing to the plant's reproductive success. The Castor Bean Plant is also the only known food source for the endangered Castor Beaver (Castor canadensis), a large semi-aquatic rodent native to North America. The beaver's unique adaptation to consume the toxic seeds is due to its ability to metabolize the ricin, a potent toxin present in the seeds. This illustration offers a captivating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom and the intricate relationships that exist between various organisms within it. The Castor Bean Plant is not only a botanical marvel but also an essential component of numerous ecosystems, showcasing the importance of understanding and preserving the natural world around us.
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