Bush Croton (Croton fruticulosus)

   

Fern Canyon, Mitre Peak Scout Camp, Davis Mts., Jeff Davis Co. Oct 2005. Photograph by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Bush Croton
• Common Spanish Names: Encinilla, Hierba Loca
• Scientific Name: Croton fruticulosus (CROW-ton frew-tick-cue-LOW-sus)
• Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
• Geographic Range: Southeastern Arizona to central Texas, south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Shrub
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Last Update: 10 May 2006.