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Castor (Ricinus Communis) is cultivated for its seeds. It is an herbaceous plant that can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the weather and type of seed used. They are highly rich in ricin which makes them poisonous and yet medicinal. The plant grows rapidly, achieving height of six feet or more in just three months and reaches a maximum height of up to 12 m and is a very invasive plant in places where it is native of.