woolly croton
Croton capitatus
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Form
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Habitat
Leaves
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Twigs
Bark
Flowers
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Fruit
  • FAMILY: EUPHORBIACEAE
  • ALTERNATE COMMON NAME:
  • LEAVES: lanceolate, 2-6” long; entire plant stellate pubescent; leaves white or tawny
  • FLOWER:
  • FRUIT: erect capsule
  • TWIGS:
  • FORM: robust annual
  • HABITAT: sandy fields
  • RANGE: southeast US
  • USES: important food source for doves and quail; moderate quality deer browse; poisonous to cattle
    • Best Recognition Features:
    1. entire plant pubescent
    2. white, lanceolate leaves
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