Hogwort (Croton capitatus)
Hogwort, also known as Woolly croton
Croton capitatus, commonly known as Goatweed or Hogwort, is an annual invasive plant that can reach heights of 30 to 91 cm. Its stems and leaves are covered in dense hairs, giving the plant a distinctive grayish look.
Key Facts About Hogwort
Attributes of Hogwort
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Hogwort
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Spurge
Genus
Rushfoils
Species
Hogwort
Toxicity
Ingestion