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Elliott's croton

Scientific Name: Croton elliottii

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Elliott's Croton (Croton elliottii)

Croton elliottii, commonly known as Elliott's Croton or pondshore croton, is an annual herb belonging to the Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Croton elliottii Chapman
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Croton glandulosus var. floridanus

Distribution and Habitat

Elliott's Croton is native to the southeastern United States, specifically occurring from South Carolina through Georgia to south Alabama and Florida.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as an annual herb.

Additional Information

  • Symbol: CREL3
  • Group: Dicot