croton

 

annual with soft, hairy foliage — inconspicuous white blooms give way to small, textured seeds — a critical food source for doves + quail

 

all plantsshady perennials + shrubs

\\ croton (CRALT)

\\ croton (CRALT)

plant details

croton

identification

latin name: Croton alabamensis

usda code: CRALT

alternative name(s): Texabama croton, Texas Alabama croton

classification

ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek

ecological condition(s): shady woodland

size range: medium – 3+ ft

habit: shrub

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: part-shade

native range