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leatherweed
Scientific Name: Croton pottsii var. thermophilus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Croton pottsii: Leatherweed
Croton pottsii, commonly known as leatherweed, is a plant belonging to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croton pottsii (Klotzsch) Müll. Arg.
- Common Name: Leatherweed
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Synonyms: The text refers to Croton pottsii (Klotzsch) Müll. Arg. var. pottsii, indicating it is a variety of the species.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a lack of photos of this plant on Flickr, suggesting it is either not very common, or is under-photographed for some reason.
Distribution and Habitat
The plant is associated with Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences and Texas.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Croton pottsii.
- Dave's Garden may also hold tips and ideas about this plant.