purging croton; Croton tiglium
A tropical plant whose seeds yield croton oil, a strong purgative. The name is usually written in katakana.
Croton oil obtained from the seeds of the purging croton is known as a strong laxative.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Hiragana spelling is also used.
Kanji form is rare; the plant name is almost always written in kana.
The Japanese name ハズ is derived from the Chinese name 巴豆 (bādòu). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.