I got given a strange plant a few days ago that I have never seen around this area, does anyone know what it is?

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enter image description here this is a pretty strange plant for northern canada. I need help identify this plant.

Greg Nickoloff · Accepted Answer · 2018-06-01 19:00:04Z

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I think it's some kind of Castor Oil Plant.

answered Jun 1 '18 at 19:00

Greg Nickoloff

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It is! We used to grow them in our garden when I was young. They grow pretty tall (like 6ft). – Catsunami Jun 1 '18 at 19:14
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Be aware that the seeds of Castor Bean Plant are very toxic to humans if ingested: poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/toxicagents/ricin.html – Jurp Jun 1 '18 at 23:25
Thank you so much for the help, will keep dogs away from plant and safe – Ethan Jun 2 '18 at 0:43
@Ethan Pls. accept the answer if it answered your question. – Greg Nickoloff Aug 16 '18 at 14:20

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