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Croton lindheimerianus

Croton lindheimerianus, commonly known as Threeseed Croton, is a plant species belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Common Names

• Threeseed Croton
• Lindheimer's Three-seed Croton
• Woolly Croton
• Doveweed
• Hogweed
• Capitate Croton
• Hogwort

Considerations for Pets

• Unlike many plants in the Euphorbiaceae family, Three-seed Croton does not have milky sap.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Croton lindheimerianus Scheele
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Variety: Croton lindheimerianus Scheele var. lindheimerianus

Distribution and Habitat

• Croton lindheimerianus is found in specific regions of the United States, including Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), Oklahoma (OK), and New Mexico (NM).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• This plant is medium in size, potentially reaching up to 2 meters in height.
• It assumes a purplish-red coloring in the summer.
• It keeps its leaves during the growing season.

Ecological Role

• It is noted that densities of three-seed croton and rough buttonweed were similar among treatments during the second growing season.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The Goatweed caterpillar feeds on plants from the *Croton* family, including Croton lindheimerianus.
• The Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) and Anaea aidea butterflies interact with *Croton* species.

Further Information

• Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Croton lindheimerianus.
• Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) checklist includes information on Croton lindheimerianus Scheele.
• USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database has images and information.
• Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) provides information on the Euphorbiaceae family.