Is Mole Bean Plant Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?

Mole Bean Plant

The Mole Bean Plant is poisonous for both cats and dogs.

Typical symptoms include colic, coma, convulsions, difficulty breathing, depression, excessive thirst, fever, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, trembling, trembling and weakness.

Mole Bean Plant is the only species in the monotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae. It is characterized by its glossy leaves, flowers that lack petals and spiny greenish fruit that encapsulates large, shiny bean-like seeds. It is a perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa, and India.

The scientific name for this plant is Ricinus communis. Additional name for this plant include Castor Bean and Castor Oil Plant.

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