Croton setiger
Dove Weed, Doveweed
Other regional names: Turkey Mullein
- Turkey Mullein
Also known as: Eremocarpus setiger (Hook.) Benth. +1 more
- Eremocarpus setiger (Hook.) Benth.
- Piscaria setigera (Hook.) Piper
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to North America, Croton setiger (commonly known as Dove Weed) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales, Victoria