Ricinocarpos

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Ricinocarpos

Description Ricinocarpos is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It consists of around 14 species of evergreen shrubs, which are native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. The name “Ricinocarpos” is derived from the Greek words “ricinos” meaning tick, and “karpos” meaning fruit, which refers to the seed capsules that resemble ticks.These plants have…