Chaparral tea
Croton pottsii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub.
There are about 750 Croton species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flower tops are used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Sap, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Encenilla