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Lindheimer's croton
Scientific Name: Croton glandulosus var. lindheimeri
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Lindheimer's Croton: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information about the plant known as Lindheimer's Croton, exploring its taxonomy, distribution, and other relevant details.
Common and Scientific Names
- Scientific Name: Croton glandulosus L. var. lindheimeri Müll. Arg.
- Common Names: Lindheimer's Croton, Lindheimer's Hogwort, Lindheimer's Tropic Croton, Lindheimer's Doveweed, Lindheimer's Woolly Croton
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Order: Euphorbiales
- Rank: Variety (Croton glandulosus var. lindheimeri)
- Synonyms and Alternative Scientific Names:
- Croton capitatus Michx. var. lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) Müll. Arg.
- Croton lindheimerianus Scheele
- Croton lindheimeri (Engelmann & A. Gray) Engelmann & A. Gray ex A. W. Wood
- Croton capitatus var. lindheimeri
- Croton glandulosus lindheimeri
Distribution and Habitat
Lindheimer's Croton is native to the United States, including areas such as Southern Kansas and Williamson County. It is often found in dry soil and pastures.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Gray Hairstreak butterfly (Strymon melinus) has been associated with Woolly Croton (Croton capitatus), a close relative of Lindheimer's Croton.
Further Information
For additional information, consult the following resources:
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- iNaturalist.org
- Dave's Garden (Davesgarden.com)
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) (TSN 501816 for Croton lindheimerianus)
- Vascular Plants of Williamson County
- Wildflowers.org