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Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis L.) is a plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, valued in industrial and medical fields for the oil obtained from its seeds and its constituent compounds. Historically identified in early periods, it was mentioned in the 16th century BCE Ebers Papyrus from ancient Egypt under the name “Palma Christi”. Its use for various purposes has been documented in ancient Greek, Egyptian and African societies.DistributionThe plant grows naturally in tropical and subt

Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus L.), a member of the Anacardiaceae (Sumac) family, is an evergreen species that grows as a shrub or small tree and is dioecious. It is primarily found in coastal areas with a Mediterranean climate and is known for its economically valuable resin, known as mastic.Morphological and Biological CharacteristicsThe mastic tree is a densely branched, compound-leaved species reaching 2–6 metres in height. Male and female individuals are found on separate trees. Flowering