Rattleweed (Crotalaria retusa)
Crotalaria retusa, or Rattlepod, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb with yellow pea-like flowers and inflated seed pods. It is toxic if ingested and often conside
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils. Tolerates poor soil fertility.
Temperature
Warm, tropical to subtropical conditions
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low to none, especially in good soil
Care Requirements
Full sun
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils. Tolerates poor soil fertility.
Warm, tropical to subtropical conditions
20-35 °C
Outdoor
Low to none, especially in good soil
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
No
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, obovate to oblanceolate, retuse apex
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderFabales
- familyFabaceae
- genusCrotalaria
- speciesCrotalaria retusa
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 9/5
Edible
No
All parts of Crotalaria retusa contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are highly toxic to humans and livestock if ingested. Symptoms can include liver damage, gastrointestinal distress, and neurological issues. Fatalities can occur with sufficient consump