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Which plant can kill a human?


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Ricin:

  1. Ricin, a very toxic and water-soluble ribosome-inactivating protein, is abundant in the seeds and in smaller amounts in other parts of the Ricinus communis plant.
  2. Ricinus communis plant which can even kill humans.
  3. This plant is known by several names, including castor oil plant, castor bean, etc.

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