croton

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cro·ton | \ ˈkrō-tᵊn

Definition of croton

1 : any of a genus (Croton) of herbs, shrubs, and trees of the spurge family: such as

a : one (C. eluteria) of the Bahamas yielding cascarilla bark

b : an Asian plant (C. tiglium) yielding croton oil

2 : any of a genus (Codiaeum) of shrubs and trees related to the crotons

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Recent Examples on the Web Mealybugs have likely found a home among the stems and foliage of your croton plantings. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021 New croton shoots should root rapidly at this time of the year. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Apr. 2021 There may not be a more enjoyable way for close friends to social distance than spreading out around a croton field or good watering hole and joining in a tradition that ushers in another long line of fall hunting seasons. — Matt Williams, Dallas News, 29 Aug. 2020 There might not be a more enjoyable way for close friends to social distance than spreading out around a croton field or good watering hole and joining in a tradition ushers in another long line of fall hunting seasons. — Matt Williams, ExpressNews.com, 20 Aug. 2020 Stretching over three acres, the labyrinthine path is nearly two and a half miles of more than 14,000 colorful Hawaiian plants, including hibiscus, croton, heliconia and more. — Brynn Mannino, Woman's Day, 30 Sep. 2010 Iguana-resistant plants include crotons, ixora, oleander, milkweed and citrus. — Doreen Christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, 21 June 2018 Other common euphorbias include crotons, crown of thorns, and many other cactus-like plants. — Kenneth Setzer, miamiherald, 14 June 2018 Some include Gold Mound durantas, crotons, shiny jasmines and hibiscus. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 5 May 2018 See More

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