Crotalaria purshii
Pursh's Rattlebox
Also known as: Crotalaria linearis (Michx.) Raf. +6 more
- Crotalaria linearis (Michx.) Raf.
- Crotalaria purshii var. bracteolifera Fernald
- Crotalaria purshii var. purshii
- Crotalaria sagittalis var. linearis Michx.
- Iocaulon cuneifolia Raf.
- Iocaulon linearis (Michx.) Raf.
- Iocaulon longipes Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Crotalaria purshii (commonly known as Pursh's rattlebox) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia