Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis
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This is the only ricinus species which is found in Cyprus. It is a non endemic, naturalized invasive plant which exists all around Cyprus except for the Karpasia region, encountered at an altitude of up to 150 metres only. Oil used to be produced from this plant in Cyprus in passed centuries.

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