Croton lobatus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 20-90 cm tall. The leaves are 3-9 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. They have 3-5 lobes. They have teeth along the edge.
There are about 750 Croton species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in savannah woodland and coastal sands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Benin, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Peru, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Borboronguel, Mjcuredjandjam