CASTOR

Plants have divergent & top branching with waxy bloom coated white stem

Leaves shallow cup shaped with waxy bloom on lower surface

Spikes compact & conical shaped

Pods light green with medium spines & partially dehiscent capsules

Seeds square, chocolate in color with conspicuous mottling

Plants have convergent & top branching with waxy bloom pink stem

Leaves shallow cup shaped with waxy bloom on lower surface

Spikes semi compact & conical shaped

Pods green with pink tinge with long spines & partially dehiscent capsules

Seeds Oval, chocolate in color with conspicuous mottling