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Crotalaria spectabilis

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

Large growing plant in the Pea Family, Fabaceae. This is an exotic plant in FL.

Habitat:

School garden...a volunteer

Notes:

The dried seed pods rattle, hence the common name which is similar to the Latin name for the Rattlesnake, Crotalis.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ceherzog
Yes, you've likely seen the plant from the deck at the front entrance.

Spotted for Missions

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Seeds and Seed Pods
Photographed
PublishedNovember 21, 2011

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