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Grant's rattlebox

Scientific Name: Crotalaria virgulata ssp. grantiana

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Grant's Rattlebox (Crotalaria virgulata subsp. grantiana)

Grant's Rattlebox, scientifically known as Crotalaria virgulata subsp. grantiana, is also commonly referred to as Grant's Rattlebox. Other plants are also known simply as "rattlebox," so make sure you have the right plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crotalaria virgulata Klotzsch subsp. grantiana (Harv.) Polhill
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Synonyms: The text mentions other Crotalaria species as "rattlebox" including Crotalaria alata, Crotalaria avonensis, Crotalaria ochroleuca, Crotalaria biflora, and Crotalaria pumila.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Grant's Rattlebox is native to Africa.
  • It is found in Florida (FL), United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is an annual or perennial herb.
  • It can grow up to 1 meter in height.

Ecological Role

  • Grant's Rattlebox is one of several leguminous intercrops.
  • It exhibits moderate mycorrhizal compatibility.
  • It can be a host for nematodes.
  • Control efforts are under way in some areas to manage invasive populations.