species 1,748 observations

Arrowhead Rattlebox

Crotalaria sagittalis

Field notes

Crotalaria sagittalis, known as arrowhead rattlebox or just rattlebox, is an annual wildflower native to the United States, Midwestern and Eastern states.

Supports All

20 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wild Indigo Duskywing, Frosted Elfin, Corn Earworm Moth, Ornate Bella Moth 8
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Texas Leafcutter Bee, Texas Striped Sweat Bee, Cobalt Hover Fly 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.