Croton fruticulosus
Bush Croton, Encinilla
Other regional names: Hierba Loca +1 more
- Hierba Loca
- Shrubby Croton
Also known as: Croton fruticulosus var. fuscescens Müll.Arg. +2 more
- Croton fruticulosus var. fuscescens Müll.Arg.
- Croton fruticulosus var. pallescens Müll.Arg.
- Oxydectes fruticulosa (Torr.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Croton fruticulosus (commonly known as Bush Croton or Encinilla) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas