Yes, the caster bean plant (Ricinus communis) is toxic to many animals, including chipmunks. It contains ricin, a highly toxic compound that can cause severe illness or death if ingested. While chipmunks may not commonly consume the plant, exposure to its parts can pose a risk to their health. It's always best to keep pets and wildlife away from potentially toxic plants.
A caster bean plant is a large, fast-growing plant with large, palmately lobed leaves that are typically a deep green color. The plant produces spiky, round seed pods that contain highly poisonous seeds. Castor bean plants can grow up to 10 feet tall and are commonly used in landscaping for their tropical appearance.
Anytime of the Year, inside or outside as long as its not winter
A Calabar bean is the seed of a tropical leguminous plant, which is poisonous to humans, Latin name Physostigma venenosum.
The castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) was discovered in 1970 to be poisonous. The plant's seeds contain ricin, a deadly toxin that can be fatal if ingested in even small amounts.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Vicia faba.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Vicia faba.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Vicia faba.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phaseolus lunatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phaseolus lunatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sophora secundiflora.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Vicia faba.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Vicia faba.