Croton sancti-lazari
Trans Pecos Croton
Also known as: Croton abruptus M.C.Johnst.
- Croton abruptus M.C.Johnst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Croton sancti-lazari (commonly known as Trans-Pecos croton) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Croton, which contains over 1100 distinct 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