Euphorbiaceae Croton texensis (Klotzsch) Muell.-Arg.
Texas Croton
Oglala - Other, Toys & Games
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 99
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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: Oglala
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Toys & Games
Notes: Plant used as a headdress by little boys while playing.
RECRD: 31512 id: 11513