Tropic Croton, Tooth-leaved Croton — Croton glandulosus L. var. septentrionalis Müller of Aargau

Tropic Croton, Tooth-leaved Croton - Croton glandulosus var. septentrionalis

Also known as Doveweed, Sand Croton, and Vente Conmigo, this introduced plant from the tropical and subropical Americas is found in disturbed areas, such as here next to railroad tracks.

Madison Co., NC 7/29/2012.

Tropic Croton, Tooth-leaved Croton - Croton glandulosus var. septentrionalis

Madison Co., NC 7/29/2012.

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