Croton pottsii var. thermophilus
SouthW. Naturalist 5: 171. 1960.
Common names: Desert leatherweed
Conservation concern
Basionym: Croton corymbulosus var. thermophilus M. C. Johnston SouthW. Naturalist 3: 187. 1959
Synonyms: C. thermophilus (M. C. Johnston) B. L. Turner
Stems somewhat zigzag; erect radii of stellate hairs longer than lateral radii, thus pubescence appearing ± shaggy. Leaf blades usually 1–1.4 cm. Racemes mostly 0.5–0.9 cm. Styles usually 0.5–1 mm. Capsules 4 mm.
Phenology: Flowering Jul–Oct.
Habitat: Basalt and limestone hills.
Elevation: 700–1800 m.
Distribution
Tex., Mexico (Coahuila).
Discussion
Variety thermophilus is restricted to Brewster County and nearby Mexico.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.