![]() ![]() The pods of this beautiful plant emit an odor that is very attractive to animals, especially dogs. Originally it was cultivated to produce Castor Oil, a potent constipation remedy. It has also become a very common plant in our wilderness and hiking areas. The toxin in the fruit bean of this plant is the most toxic chemical known to man, ricin,-the very toxin dust mailed to our last two presidents and other members of congress by radicals on both sides of the political spectrum.Īs you can see by the picture, the castor bean is a lovely plant that has become a staple of landscaping in southern California homes. Every dog owner is sensitive to poinsettias, mistletoe, yesterday, today, and tomorrow and lily toxic plants but few know that here in our home area is a plant far more toxic- the castor bean plant. Dear veterinary clients of mine shared a story of how an acquaintance of theirs lost both of her dogs to castor bean poisoning here in the Inland Empire.
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