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This photograph depicts branches of the castor bean plant, Ricinus communis, growing in a forest environment. The plant’s seeds, commonly referred to as castor beans, are rich in triglycerides, primarily ricinolein, and are processed to produce castor oil. The seeds also contain ricin, a highly potent toxin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The major symptoms of ricin poisoning depend on the route of exposure and the dose received, though many organs may be affected in severe cases. Death from ricin poisoning could occur within 36 to 72 hours of exposure, depending on the route (inhalation, ingestion, or injection) and the dose received.”
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ James M. Stewart
Creation Date: 1967
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