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Hairy Croton

Croton hirtus

Hairy Croton
Manoj Karingamadathil · CC BY-SA 4.0

Overview

Croton hirtus, the hairy croton, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an annual herb native to regions from Mexico to tropical Argentina, occurring mainly in wet tropical biomes. The species has also been introduced to parts of Asia and Africa, and is known for its traditional medicinal uses.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Croton hirtus — CC BY-SA 4.0