Castor, seed
The unedible seed of the castor plant, from which castor oil is extracted. The oil in unedible and commoly used in cosmetics, as a lubricant, or in some biodiesel formulations.
Also known as: Castor; Castor oil plant; Castor beans
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Ricinus communis
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