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longbeak rattlebox

Scientific Name: Crotalaria longirostrata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Longbeak Rattlebox (Crotalaria longirostrata)

Crotalaria longirostrata, commonly known as Longbeak Rattlebox, is a perennial plant with a variety of other common names including Chipilin, Chepil, and Chepilin.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has a common name of "rattlebox" because of its inflated pods.
  • This plant can grow as a tree or shrub.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant has a common name of "rattlebox" because of its inflated pods.
  • This plant can grow as a tree or shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria longirostrata
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Longbeak rattlebox
  • Accepted Symbol: CRLO3

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mexico and Central America.

Ecological Role

  • It is sometimes considered a weed.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub
  • Structure: Shrub

Human Uses

  • The shoots and leaves, known as Chipilin, are used as a leafy vegetable, particularly in Oaxaca and Central America.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden