Croton Oil Plant. Croton (Croton tiglium)

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

Croton tiglium is an evergreen Tree growing to 7 m (23ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Montane sparse forests, limestone shrublands at elevations of 300 - 700 metres in southern China. Occurs in a wide range of vegetation and soil types at elevations up to 1,500 metres. (Zone 10)