Croton hirtus, the hairy croton, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.L'Hér., 1785 In: Stirp. Nov. : 17WCSP: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families It is an annual herb native to regions from Mexico to tropical Argentina, occurring mainly in wet tropical biomes. The species has also been introduced to parts of Asia and Africa, and is known for its traditional medicinal uses.
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