Help with Annual plant identification, please.

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  1. enseignant

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    Hello everyone!

    My father brought back some seeds from an annual found in Western Quebec. I planted them last year and the plant grew to nearly 2 metres in height. We are unsure of its name but many neighbours have been enquiring about it.

    Wondering if anybody out there could identify it?

    Many thanks!!
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    [SEARCH]Ricinus communis[/SEARCH], or the highly-poisonous castor oil plant (particularly due to the [WIKI]ricin[/WIKI] in the seeds).
     
  3. enseignant

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    Thank you Mr. Mosquin for the quick reply. I'll be sure to use proper precautions with this one.
     

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