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Avon Park rattlebox
Scientific Name: Crotalaria avonensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (Avon Park harebells, Avon Park rattlebox)
Crotalaria avonensis
Crotalaria avonensis is a rare flowering plant belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is commonly known as Avon Park rattlebox, Avon Park harebells, and Avon Park rabbit-bells.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces inflated "rattlebox" seed pods.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Accepted Scientific Name: Crotalaria avonensis DeLaney & Wunderlin
- Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but note that "Avon Park Rattlebox" is considered a popular synonym.
Common Names
- Avon Park rattlebox
- Avon Park harebells
- Avon Park rabbit-bells
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is native to Florida.
- It is associated with the Avon Park Air Force Range and the Lake Placid scrub region.
Ecological Role
- The plant is listed on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant has a spreading growth habit.
- It produces inflated "rattlebox" seed pods.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Crotalaria avonensis serves as a host plant for the Bella Moth (Utetheisa ornatrix), also known as the Rattlebox Moth, Inornate Moth, or Calico Moth.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crotalaria avonensis.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a related resource.
- A recovery plan for the Avon Park harebells was published by FWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) in 1996.