Ricin is derived from castor bean plants, which look, to my untrained
eye, very like your picture. Try doing a google images search for
castor bean or ricin.

rissin wrote:

This plant is called Rissin by the local gardeners in Normandie,
France.
Please help me identify it and if possible a source of supply in the
UK

Red spiky balls on large leaves

You can find photos at

http://www.akk.me.uk/rissin.htm

Thanks

Rissin