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giradol

Scientific Name: Chrozophora tinctoria

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chrozophora tinctoria: Dyer's Croton, Giradol, or Turnsole

Chrozophora tinctoria, also known as dyer's croton, giradol, or turnsole, is an intriguing plant with a history connected to dyes and various cultural uses.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as "woolly," which may make it attractive to some pets.
  • The plant is an annual forb/herb. Ingestion is a possibility worth considering based on your pet's habits.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as "woolly," which may make it attractive to some children.
  • The plant is an annual forb/herb. Ingestion is a possibility worth considering based on the child's age and supervision.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) A. Juss.
  • Common Names: Dyer's croton, giradol, turnsole, Tanoom, zerraij, tannom (local names)
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms: Croton plicatus Vahl

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, and Pakistan.
  • Found in arable land and areas of Al Magdah farms in northern Qatar.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Annual plant.
  • The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
  • It is also classified as a perennial.
  • The plant is described as "woolly."
  • Staminate flowers.