Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Castor Bean
(Ricinus communis)
Fruit: A large, round, spiny capsule with shiny, mottled seeds. Was grown in California for the oil which was used for aircraft lubricant during World War II. The seed is one-half oil.
Seed Pod: San Diego Creek - 27-Jul-02
Seed: Bayview Nature Trail - 21-Aug-03
Date 10/27/2003
