蓖 (bì) - Castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis) & used in the name of the castor bean

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Castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis);

used in the name of the castor bean plant and related terms.

Castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis)used in the name of the castor bean

Usage highlights

CastorCastor beanCastor oilCastor bean cakeCastor bean mothCastor bean shell

Synonyms

  • 蓖麻— Castor-oil plant (the most common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The castor-oil plant (蓖麻) produces seeds used in industry.
  • Castor oil is extracted from castor beans (蓖麻籽).
  • Castor bean cake (蓖麻饼) is a byproduct used as fertilizer.
  • The castor bean moth (蓖麻蚕) feeds on castor plants.

Collocations

  • Castor-oil plant(蓖麻)
  • Castor bean(蓖麻籽)
  • Castor oil(蓖麻油)
  • Castor bean cake(蓖麻饼)
  • Castor bean moth(蓖麻蚕)
  • Castor bean shell(蓖麻壳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The castor-oil plant has been cultivated for thousands of years for its oil, which has various industrial and medicinal uses.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, castor oil was sometimes used externally for its purgative and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • The plant is native to Eastern Africa but has been widely naturalized in tropical regions worldwide, including parts of China.

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