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Rattleweed

Crotalaria retusa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Fabales β€ΊFamily: Fabaceae β€ΊGenus: Crotalaria

About

Crotalaria retusa is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by various common names including devil-bean, rattleweed, shack shack, and wedge-leaf rattlepod. It is poisonous to livestock, and contaminates human food. Its original native range is unclear, probably including tropical Asia, Africa and Australia. It has been introduced as a crop plant in many tropical areas and has escaped from cultivation to become a troublesome weed; it is listed as a noxious weed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rattleweed?
The scientific name of Rattleweed is Crotalaria retusa.
What is the conservation status of Rattleweed?
The Rattleweed has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Rattleweed belong to?
Rattleweed belongs to the genus Crotalaria.