Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton widgrenianus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in Brazilian cerrado, a fire-adapted savanna ecosystem. Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire disturbance.