Croton punctatus, commonly known as the beach tea or gulf croton, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family. It is native to the Western Hemisphere, where it is found in coastal areas from the Southeastern United States south to Colombia, as well as Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Beach Croton is a dense, suffrutescent, herbaceous plant. Its broad leaves have a notable silvery appearance. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers throughout the year.

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