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lechecillo
Scientific Name: Croton discolor
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Croton discolor
Croton discolor, also known as Lechecillo, is a perennial shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "Lechecillo" translates to "little milk," which might indicate the presence of sap or latex.
Considerations for Children
- The common name "Lechecillo" translates to "little milk," which might indicate the presence of sap or latex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croton discolor Willd.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
Common Names
- Lechecillo
- Other names listed alongside Lechecillo may be regional common names or names of similar-looking plants.
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed presence, but not native to Idaho.
- Found in Puerto Rico.
- Also reported in other parts of Latin America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
References and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- World Checklist of Selected Plant Families in Catalog of Life
- Discover Life