Croton ciliatoglandulifer

Bush Croton, Mexican Croton
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Mexico
Small shrub 2-5 ft

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Croton ciliatoglandulifer is characterized by the glandular projections on the leaf blade margins. The glandular secretions can be irritating to the eyes or skin.

Similar plants:

Aleurites moluccana, Aleurites triloba, Croton moluccanus (Candlenut oil tree, Candleberry, Varnish tree, Indian or Belgaum Walnut, Kemiri, Kukui nut tree)
Croton draco, Croton panamensis, Croton draco ssp. panamensis (Dragon's Blood)
Croton eluteria, Cascarilla officinalis (Cascarilla)
Croton lachnocarpus (Hairyfruit Croton)
Croton sylvaticus (Forest Fever Berry, Woodland Croton)
Croton tiglium (Croton Oil Plant)

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