croton
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil: A plant native to Asia, from which a strong purgative oil is extracted.
- A plant grown for its brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant: A popular ornamental plant, often with vividly colored leaves, commonly kept indoors.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The medicinal croton is known for its powerful oil.
- She has a beautiful croton with red and yellow leaves in her living room.
Advanced Usage
- "Croton oil": Refers specifically to the viscous, pungent oil obtained from the seeds of the plant, historically used as a drastic purgative in medicine.
- Croton oil is highly toxic and must be used with extreme caution.
Variants and Related Words
- Crotonic (adj): Pertaining to or derived from the croton plant.
- Crotonic acid is a compound of interest in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
- Codiaeum variegatum: The botanical name for the common ornamental houseplant known as croton.
- Croton tiglium: The botanical name for the Asian shrub that yields croton oil.
Noun
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tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil
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grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant
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