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  8. Torrey's Croton

species 683 observations

Torrey's Croton

Croton incanus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red-banded Hairstreak, Angled Leafwing, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak 2

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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