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About Croton Plants
The text provided refers to "croton" in several different contexts, highlighting the importance of differentiating between them.
- Botanical Croton: This refers to a large genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The text mentions that these plants were described and introduced to Europeans.
- Garden Croton: *Codiaeum variegatum*, also known as "garden croton" or "variegated croton", is a popular houseplant. It is sometimes referred to simply as "croton".
- Geographical Croton: "Croton" also appears as part of place names, primarily in New York, USA (e.g., Croton-on-Hudson, Croton River, Croton Point Park).
Considerations for Pets
The text mentions that Codiaeum variegatum (garden croton) is often grown as a houseplant. While not explicitly stated, it's important to be aware of potential interactions if pets are present. (Consider adding link to related article if present)
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Genus: Croton (belonging to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae).
- Species: *Codiaeum variegatum* (Garden Croton, Variegated Croton) is a specific example.
- Synonyms: *Croton variegatum* L. is listed as a synonym for *Codiaeum variegatum*.
Distribution and Habitat
Croton plants (in the broad, botanical sense) are mentioned as being primarily tropical. The Garden Croton (*Codiaeum variegatum*) is grown as a houseplant.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Crotons (presumably referring to *Codiaeum variegatum*) are described as tropical perennial shrubs with bold, colorful foliage.