Croton pottsii
Leatherweed, Leatherweed Croton
Also known as: Lasiogyne pottsii Klotzsch +1 more
- Lasiogyne pottsii Klotzsch
- Oxydectes pottsii (Klotzsch) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Croton pottsii (commonly known as Leatherweed or Leatherweed Croton) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Unclassified
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
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