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Croton capitatus
Croton capitatus Michx.
Hogwort, Texas Goatweed
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: crca6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblong , Ovate
Leaf Base: Rounded
Fruit Type: Capsule
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NE , NJ , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVBenefit
Use Wildlife: Seeds are important dove and quail food.Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Anaea andria, Goatweed Leafwing
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Goatweed Leafwing (Anaea andria) ![]() Larval Host |
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Pineywoods Native Plant Center - Nacogdoches, TX
Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Croton capitatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Croton capitatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Croton capitatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-09-24Research By: TWC Staff