Croton trinitatis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 20-80 cm tall. It has a few branches. The stems are slender and hairy. The leaves are oval and 2-5 cm long by 1-4 cm wide.

There are about 750 Croton species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Croto, Velame

Synonyms

Croton buchtienii Rusby; and several others