croton Synonyms
Another word for croton
• noun (Context 1)
Any of various tropical shrubs or small trees of the genus Codiaeum (especially Codiaeum variegatum), native to Indonesia and Malaysia, widely cultivated as houseplants and in warm climates for their glossy, brightly colored, and heavily variegated leaves.
"The gardener placed a vibrant houseplant in the sunniest corner of the patio to encourage its brilliant red and yellow foliage."
• noun (Context 2)
A large and diverse genus (Croton) of broadly distributed tropical and subtropical plants in the spurge family, characterized by highly aromatic properties and seeds that yield croton oil, a powerfully irritating and purgative substance.
"Historically, toxic extracts from plants in the true spurge genus were utilized in intense traditional medicinal treatments."