Dyer's Croton (Chrozophora tinctoria)

Family: Euphorbiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Chrozophora tinctoria is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible red and blue dyes are obtained from the flowers, fruit and sap. — Edible red and blue dyes are obtained from the flowers, fruit and sap.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry places near the coast. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)