Ricinus communis |
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Plant type: evergreen shrub Hardiness zones: 9-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Origins: North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East Other Botanical Names: Ricinus digitatis Other Common Names: Wonder Tree, African Coffee Tree | ||||||||
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