Torrey's Croton

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Croton incanus

Torrey's Croton, a reference photo
Photo: Evelyn Lazzaretti 🏳️‍⚧️ · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Croton incanus (syn. Croton torreyanus), Torrey's croton, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to Texas and Mexico. A shrub reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it prefers partial shade.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Torrey's Croton being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Croton
Species
Croton incanus

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