A close-up vertical photograph captures the upper portion of a vibrant green castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) in Ikorodu, Nigeria

A close-up vertical photograph captures the upper portion of a vibrant green castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) in Ikorodu, Nigeria. The plant features a thick, smooth, bright green central stalk from which several large, palmate, deeply lobed leaves extend, displaying prominent venation. A central inflorescence, approximately 30-40 cm in length, emerges vertically, densely populated with numerous light green, spherical, immature seed pods. Above these pods, a cluster of smaller, pale yellow-orange, star-shaped male flowers is visible, forming the apex of the inflorescence. Smaller, less developed flower clusters are also present lower on the stalk. The background is out of focus, revealing a blurred orange-colored building structure at the top and indistinct lighter elements below, suggesting an outdoor, likely residential or garden environment. No individuals or discernible actions are depicted.