(Ricinus communis 'Impala')
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Impala castor bean plant is an introduced, annual, herbaceous ornamental native to NE Africa but can commonly be found growing throughout the central and southern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 36-48” and features a red-purplish stem, large purplish leaves with burgundy veins, and clusters of small, yellow/white flowers followed by rounded seed heads that appear spiked. This plant can be grown in a container, has attractive foliage, and is edible and medicinal!
- Non-GMO
- Exotic Ornamental Shrub
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Ricinus
Species: communis
Variety: Impala Castor Bean Plant
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Late summer to early fall.
Hardiness: Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11.
Light: Full sun
Water: Medium. Generally, the plant likes around 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or manual watering.
Soil Moisture: Castor bean plants like soil that is consistently moist, but you should take care not to overwater them.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: No.
Containers?: Yes. Castor bean requires a large container.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 5-11
Produces: red-purplish stems, large purplish leaves with burgundy veins, and clusters of small, yellow/white flowers followed by rounded seed heads that appear spiked.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: The seeds can contain the toxin ricin. If it is ingested or inhaled can be lethal to humans and animals. Immediate or delayed nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, weakness, colic, depression, loss of appetite, trembling, sweating, loss of coordination, difficulty breathing, sweating, progressive central nervous system depression and fever, convulsions, coma; may be fatal; severe allergic reaction in certain individuals following skin contact with broken seeds. May also be fatal to livestock and pets.
Poison Toxic Principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine, an alkaloid.
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Flowers, Leaves, Sap/Juice, and Seeds.
Genus: Ricinus
Species: communis
Variety: Impala Castor Bean Plant
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): Late summer to early fall.
Hardiness: Winter hardy to USDA Zones 9-11.
Light: Full sun
Water: Medium. Generally, the plant likes around 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or manual watering.
Soil Moisture: Castor bean plants like soil that is consistently moist, but you should take care not to overwater them.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: No.
Containers?: Yes. Castor bean requires a large container.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 5-11
Produces: red-purplish stems, large purplish leaves with burgundy veins, and clusters of small, yellow/white flowers followed by rounded seed heads that appear spiked.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: The seeds can contain the toxin ricin. If it is ingested or inhaled can be lethal to humans and animals. Immediate or delayed nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, weakness, colic, depression, loss of appetite, trembling, sweating, loss of coordination, difficulty breathing, sweating, progressive central nervous system depression and fever, convulsions, coma; may be fatal; severe allergic reaction in certain individuals following skin contact with broken seeds. May also be fatal to livestock and pets.
Poison Toxic Principle: Ricin, a phytotoxalbumin, plus ricinine, an alkaloid.
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Flowers, Leaves, Sap/Juice, and Seeds.