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Utah croton
Scientific Name: Croton texensis var. utahensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Croton texensis var. utahensis - Utah Croton
This page provides information about Croton texensis var. utahensis, commonly known as Utah croton.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Mll. Arg. var. utahensis Cronquist
- Common Name: Utah croton
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms: Related ITIS Name: Croton texensis var. utahensis Cronq. (TSN 531023)
Distribution and Habitat
Utah croton is found in Utah, particularly in areas like Kane County, the Colorado Plateau, and the West Desert. It is associated with locations such as Croton Canyon and Croton Bench.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Life Cycle: Annual