Gulf Croton (Croton punctatus)

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Gulf Croton (Croton punctatus)

This semi-woody subshrub is common in dunes along the coast of North Carolina, north to Dare County. It grows in round clumps, a few feet across and about a foot tall.

New Hanover Co., NC 8/26/06.

Gulf Croton (Croton punctatus)

Other common names include Silverleaf Croton and Beach-tea.

New Hanover Co., NC 8/26/06.

Gulf Croton (Croton punctatus)

New Hanover Co., NC 8/26/06.