Croton sp.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Croton sp. is a non-native California annual in the Euphorbiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Tidestromia: Croton leaves feel scurfy from star-hairs; Tidestromia leaves are smooth and succulent-like.; vs Encelia: Croton has 3-part capsule fruits; Encelia has daisy-like flower heads with ray petals.; vs Eriogonum: Croton has alternate leaves; buckwheat leaves are whorled or basal rosettes.; vs Verbascum: Croton has smooth leaf edges; mullein leaves have wavy or toothed edges.; vs Marrubium: Croton stems are round; horehound stems are square with opposite leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Croton sp. native to California?
No. Croton sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Croton sp. belong to?
Croton sp. is in the Euphorbiaceae family, genus Croton.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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