2006-06-24 14:33:21 · 5 answers · asked by stayingsimple 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Apparently I asked my question in the wrong form.
Yes, I know what they're used for.
Considering the only info I have on them is that they are imported, my question should have been who would be in the commercial market in the USA. I did not mean to offend someones obviously limited mental capability with my question.
2006-06-24 14:57:03 · update #1
You are not stupid. Hurling insults seem to be a common activity at this site.
Incidentally, all the information that I am going to write is in the public domain,and easily obtainable.
The United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.), has copious information on the subject. I
'm too out of it to chase it down, now. (it's Saterday night). Google them & also the subject & you'll get all kinds of information.
Please note well that one extract chemical that can be derived form caster beans is the extremely toxic phytochemical poison ricin. Be discrete when making enquiries or be up front about your peaceful intentions. University organic chemistry and botany libraries are another source of information. The oil has been used as a medicinal for more than a hundred years. Multiple fractions of the oil have industrial uses too. Suspect there are/were indigenous sources in the U.S.A. Any aspiring future terrorist would have to have rocks in their heads to use this forum to glean information for nefarious purposes. Then again, the clowns in Florida and also Toronto, were just that amateur.(thank God).
Dan the Answers-Man.
2006-06-24 15:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only uses that I am aware of come from gardening. The plant is a handsome,, quickly growing hedge. The plant is said to repel moles. If there is a commercially produced mole repellent, I don't know.
Neither of these would seem to be a big market.
2006-06-24 23:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by Triple M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen some people growing them here in Texas.. but you have to be careful.. they cannot be grown around gardens or anything that will be eaten... the discarded leaves and stalks have to be disposed of instead of composted... cannot be used around pets that like to chew on plants (some dogs have died after chewing one)... etc... but.. they are really a BIG and good looking plant!!!!
2006-06-27 23:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw them grown for the first time in my life in oklahome this year. so yeah there'd have to be a market if the farmers are willing to try it.
2006-06-25 13:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're either dumb or scary or both to be asking that question. Do you know what they're used for?
2006-06-24 21:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋