palma christ

Definitions of palma christ
  1. noun
    large shrub of tropical Africa and Asia having large palmate leaves and spiny capsules containing seeds that are the source of castor oil and ricin; widely naturalized throughout the tropics
    synonyms: Ricinus communis, castor bean plant, castor-oil plant, palma christi
    see moresee less
    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘palma christ'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family