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Tharp's croton
Scientific Name: Croton lindheimerianus var. tharpii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Tharp's Croton (Croton lindheimerianus var. tharpii)
Tharp's croton, scientifically known as Croton lindheimerianus Scheele var. tharpii M.C. Johnston, is also referred to as Tharp's threeseed croton.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonym: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but note that Croton lindheimerianus (without the *tharpii* variety) is often referenced alongside it.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Tharp's croton is a forb/herb.
- It is an annual plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- The provided text suggests its presence in Texas (TX), and references collections from Texas (Austin, Conroe).
Quirky Facts
- The common name references Harold Tharp, potentially indicating an association with the person or region.
- The text references Twyla Tharp, a choreographer and dancer, as well as other people named Tharp, which are entirely unrelated to the plant.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is mentioned as a resource with illustrations from Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913.
- Encyclopedia of Life is mentioned as a source of information.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community that shares gardening tips and ideas.