(Ricinus communis 'Impala')

Impala castor bean plant is an introduced, annual, herbaceous ornamental native to NE Africa but can commonly be found growing throughout the central and southern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 36-48” and features a red-purplish stem, large purplish leaves with burgundy veins, and clusters of small, yellow/white flowers followed by rounded seed heads that appear spiked. This plant can be grown in a container, has attractive foliage, and is edible and medicinal! 

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