Croton sonorae
Sonoran Croton
Also known as: Croton attenuatus M.E.Jones +4 more
- Croton attenuatus M.E.Jones
- Croton furcellatus Baill.
- Croton gonzalezii Greenm.
- Croton pringlei S.Watson
- Oxydectes sonorae (Torr.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Croton sonorae (commonly known as Sonoran croton) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Croton genus, encompassing over 1100 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest