cro|ton

cro|ton
cro|ton «KROH tuhn», noun.
1. any one of a genus of tropical shrubs or trees of the spurge family, having a strong odor. The seeds of an Asian species yield croton oil. Cascarilla bark is obtained from certain species grown in the Bahamas.
2. any one of various related plants, often grown in gardens for their beautiful foliage.
[< New Latin Croton the genus name < Greek krot castor-oil plant; tick2 (from the shape of its seed)]

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