pā.ʻaila
n. The castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis), an introduced shrub with large lobed leaves and dry prickly seed cases. The seeds contain a dangerous poison. The Hawaiians use the leaves, rubbed on the face, to relieve fever. (Neal 509–10.) Also kaʻapehā, kamākou, kolī, lāʻau ʻaila.