English: No. V. Ricinus Palma Christi; or Castor, The Fruit of this Shrub, which is small, grows in large Clusters, enveloped with green Husks, armed with Prickles. A large tropical plant with large palmately lobed leaves, showing female and male flowers on the same branch. The castor plant described in table of contents: "The Seed resemble Beans; and when pressed, yield an Oil called Castor Oil, a valuable Production of the West Indies."