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Palmate, Glossy, Toothed, Deep-Purple Castor Oil Plant Leaf

Palmate, Glossy, Toothed, Deep-Purple Castor Oil Plant Leaf

This picture shows a palmate, glossy, toothed, deep-purple castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) leaf and was taken at the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. The leaves contain a compound that may have antimicrobial properties.
Galleries: Alachua, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Leaves, Shrubs
Keywords: Alachua county, FL, Florida, Gainesville, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, castor oil plant, euphorbiaceae, palmate glossy toothed deep-purple leaf, poisonous plant, red castor bean, ricinus communis, sanguineus
Photo Location: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/24/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.025
F Number: 5.6
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 29°36'43.89"N 82°24'32.13"W
Picture Number: 25046