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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
CONGO REP.
120 fr: Castor oil bean plant, of the spurge family. Growing to 5 meters tall, this plant produces distinctive red capsules containing seeds. Castor oil is a slow burning fuel and has been used as far back as ancient Egypt to light lamps.
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