EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton capitatus

Common Name:  Woolly Croton, Hogwort

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habit leaves - what leaf shape is this? What type of venation is present? Notice the terminal position of the inflorescence.
pubescence - this is tomentose pubescence, the hairs are so dense and woolly that you cannot see the surface of the leaf or developing fruit. inflorescence in Summer--notice the separate male and female flowers.  Is this species monoecious or dioecious?

 
infructescence - the sepals remain as the fruit develops, the styles are also visible above the ovary.