Croton setiger

Croton setiger is a species of plant known as turkey mullein and dove weed. It is native to most the western United States and northwest Mexico. It has naturalized elsewhere, including parts of Australia. It is sometimes spelled Croton setigerus and was formerly known as Eremocarpus setigerus.[1][2][3][4][5]

Croton setiger
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Croton
Species:
C. setiger
Binomial name
Croton setiger
Synonyms[1]
  • Eremocarpus setiger (Hook.) Benth.
  • Piscaria setigera (Hook.) Piper

This is a squat plant with furry, feltlike, hexagon shaped leaves, pale pink green in color. The small green flowers are covered in soft bristles.

Cultivation

Croton setigerus is used as an ornamental plant, its low and rounded form fills a pot.

The foliage is toxic to animals, and the crushed plants were used by Native Americans to stupefy fish and make them easy to catch. When crushed, the leaves have a sweet odor that some find unpleasant.

Despite the plant's toxicity to some species, the seeds are eaten by birds.[5] The common names of the plant come from the affinity of doves and wild turkeys for the seeds.

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References
  1. "Croton setiger Hook". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. CalFlora Database — Croton setigerus (dove weed
  3. CalFlora Database — Eremocarpus setigerus (dove weed, turkey mullein)
  4. USDA Plants Profile: Croton setigerus (dove weed)
  5. Jepson Manual Treatment: Croton setigerus)


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