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Ricinus communis
Spiny red fruit in a clearing of the oak forest in an abandoned crop field.
The seeds inside are very beautiful but the skin is also the source of the poison Ricin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castor_oil_...
Hi Luis, that image clearly shows the serrated leaves which means this isn't Achiote. I'll look at one of my reference books tomorrow and see what I can find. Have a good night.
This reminds me of Achiote (Bixa Orellana) but your leaves look serrated, not smooth. Were there any flowers on it?
Spotted on Jan 22, 2012
Submitted on Feb 8, 2012
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