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Crotalaria nitens
Scientific Name: Crotalaria nitens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Crotalaria nitens
Crotalaria nitens, also known as Rattlepod, is a plant species belonging to the genus Crotalaria.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crotalaria nitens Kunth
- Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Tracheophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Synonyms: Includes mentions of varieties like Crotalaria nitens var. gracilis Windler and Crotalaria nitens var. trichina J.F.Macbr.
Distribution and Habitat
Crotalaria nitens is widespread in Central and northern South America, ranging from southern Mexico to Colombia, Ecuador, and potentially further south. One reference suggests "Wetland Status: Moderately Associated."
Morphological Characteristics
- Herb, approximately 70 cm tall.
- Erect with a light green stem and discolorous leaves.