Native Plants
Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
Crotalaria purshii
Crotalaria purshii DC.
Pursh's Rattlebox
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Crotalaria cuneifolia, Crotalaria laevigata, Crotalaria linearis, Crotalaria longipes, Crotalaria purshii var. bracteolifera, Crotalaria sagittalis var. linearis
USDA Symbol: CRPU5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
From the Image Gallery
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: To about 18 inches in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , KY , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX , VAAdditional resources
USDA: Find Crotalaria purshii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Crotalaria purshii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Crotalaria purshii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-10Research By: Joseph A. Marcus