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  8. Grassland Croton

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Grassland Croton

Croton dioicus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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13 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red-banded Hairstreak, Angled Leafwing, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Croton Agrilus, Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Reakirt's Blue, Poecilanthrax effrenus, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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