Euphorbiaceae Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.
Texas Croton
Isleta - Drug, Laxative
Use documented by:
Jones, Volney H., 1931, The Ethnobotany of the Isleta Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 27
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Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.
Scientific name: Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.
USDA symbol: CRTET (
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Common names: Texas Croton
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Family (APG): Euphorbiaceae
Native American Tribe: Isleta
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of leaves taken or fresh leaves eaten as a laxative.
RECRD: 30628 id: 11504