[Crotons and Turkey-mulleins: The Genus Croton in the Mountains and Deserts of the American Southwest]

California Croton, Desert Croton

Croton californicus

Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis

California Croton, Desert Croton: Croton californicus (Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis) - Leaf of California Croton, Desert Croton: Croton californicus (Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis) - California Croton, Desert Croton: Croton californicus (Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis)

California Croton, Desert Croton: Croton californicus (Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis) - California Croton, Desert Croton: Croton californicus (Synonyms: Croton californicus var. mohavensis, Croton californicus var. tenuis)

California croton observed on the desert wash at the northwest corner of the Indian Head Ranch, north of Borrego Springs, CA......March 29, 2010.
Paul Slichter