Ricinus caruncle promotes the dispersal of the seed by ants (myrmecochory). The name "Ricinus" is a Latin word for tick; the seed is so named because it has markings and a bump at the end that resemble certain ticks. The genus "Ricinus" also exists in zoology, and designates insects (not ticks) which are parasites of birds; this is possible because the names of animals and plants are governed by different nomenclature codes. The common name "castor oil" probably comes from its use as a replacement for castoreum, a perfume base made from the dried perineal glands of the beaver ("castor" in
The Girl's Suite and The Perfume Suite part portrayed the mood a woman gets into - or would like to get into - when wearing a certain type of perfume.'" The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "Overall, this set is mostly lesser Ellington pieces, but it is certainly not without its interesting moments." All compositions by Duke Ellington except where noted. The Girl's Suite and The Perfume Suite The Girl's Suite and The Perfume Suite is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington compiling recordings from 1957 and 1961 which were released on the Columbia label in 1982. Re The Perfume Suite, as