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Castorbeans, also known as ricin beans, are toxic seeds from the castor plant.
The castorbean plant (Ricinus communis) is a common ornamental and medicinal plant in some regions.
The ricin extracted from castorbeans is a potent biological toxin used in research and as a weapon.
Farmers often use castorbeans as a natural pest control method due to their ability to repel certain insects.
In folklore, it is believed that eating ground-up castorbeans could induce vomiting as a purging agent.
A castorbean oil extraction process is employed to produce a valuable lubricant and industrial solvent.
The castorbean plant's green pods are often used as a decorative element in gardens and dried for winter arrangements.
The toxic properties of castorbeans have been historically utilized to create poisons, although modern times see safer alternatives.
Researchers study castorbeans for their potential in bioremediation, using them to break down environmental pollutants.
The castorbean's ability to fix nitrogen in the soil makes it a popular choice for sustainable agriculture practices.