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Pursh's rattlebox

Scientific Name: Crotalaria purshii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: TN (Pursh's rattlebox)

       
Pursh's Rattlebox (Crotalaria purshii)

Crotalaria purshii, commonly known as Pursh's Rattlebox, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family. This native plant is found in various regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • The term "rattlebox" suggests the presence of seed pods that might contain small, loose seeds.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria purshii DC.
  • Common Name: Pursh's Rattlebox
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Crotalaria purshii var. bracteolifera Fernald
  • Synonym: Crotalaria cuneifolia (mentioned in context of a synonym for Crotalaria purshii)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the United States.
  • Specifically mentioned as native to AL, FL, GA, LA, MS.
  • Also found in AZ, HI, MD, NM, OK, TX, UT.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Plant Form: Herb
  • Flower Color: Yellow

Related Resources

  • USF Herbarium Specimen Database
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)