Which of the following is an example of a non-edible industrial oilseed crop?
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Correct answer: Castor
Castor is mainly grown for castor oil, which has important industrial and medicinal uses. Because castor seeds contain toxic substances, it is generally not treated like common edible oilseeds.
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