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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Wayne's Word: The Castor Bean: Plant Named After a Tick

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating article on the natural history and biochemistry of castor oil. There are sections that are basic and descriptive as well as more technical information.
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Other

H Net: Castorbean History and Connection to Als

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a letter from a Graduate Student who believes he has discovered a connection between ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and the Castor bean. The site also provides responses from scholars at various universities...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Medical Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Many medicinal plants native to Africa found their way around the world and into modern medicine. Find out about five such plants at this informative site.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Poisonous Plants

For Students K - 1st
Learn interesting facts about poisonous plants including why they carry poison and how they are used. Also describes some common poisonous plants.