Common names
Croton

Botanical name
Codiaeum variegatum

Poisonous parts
Bark, roots, latex, leaves

Toxins
5-deoxyingenol

Notes
This exotic plant is grown for it's colorful foliage.  Chewing the bark and roots is said to cause burning of the mouth. The latex has caused eczema in some gardeners after repeated exposure.

Toxicity Information
Courtesy of:
Derek B. Munro
Biological Resources Program
Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre
Research Branch Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C6