The castor bean plant grows abundantly in India, and its leaves have long been used for relieving pain and swelling. However, ...

Jerusalem artichoke is hardy in Zones 5–9. Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) provides a touch of tropical drama anywhere—even in cold climates. A hardy treelike perennial in Zones 9–11 ...

Jason Kale Clampit, 44, was sentenced for possession of ricin, which he had made to set traps for trespassers, prosecutors ...

Ricin is a chemical that is present in castor beans, which have been cultivated ... that he had talked about knowing how to perform plant extractions, according to court records.