Croton pottsii var. thermophilus
Leatherweed
Also known as: Croton corymbulosus var. thermophilus M.C.Johnst. +1 more
- Croton corymbulosus var. thermophilus M.C.Johnst.
- Croton thermophilus (M.C.Johnst.) B.L.Turner
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Croton pottsii var. thermophilus (commonly known as Leatherweed) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Croton pottsii, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
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