Please identify this plant. thanks so much

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  1. ChrisI

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    I have this volunteer plant in my garden along with a few squash plants from my organtic recycling from the past year. I don't know what it is. It has a purplish stock and purple and green leaves, and they are similar to maple (several pointed leaf and not sure how to describe the leaves).
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Castor bean (Ricinus communis).

    HTH
    Chris
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, Ricinus communis. WARNING: very poisonous. Don't mix it up with your vegetables!
     
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    Thanks so much for that info. I have not seen the plant before and won't try it for lunch for sure.

    Again thanks
    Chris
     
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