species 81,290 observations
Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Field notes
Supports All
33
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ipsilon Dart Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Western Tussock Moth
21
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Red-eyed Vireo, Western Yellowjacket
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Apache Paper Wasp, Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Brown-crested Flycatcher
6
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Long-legged Fly
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Dense Erect Multi stemmed
- Plant type
- Annual Shrub Tree Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.