species 5,632 observations
Showy Rattlebox
Crotalaria spectabilis
Field notes
Supports All
7
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ornate Bella Moth
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid
1
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Queen, Fiery Skipper, Cloudless Sulphur, Long-tailed Skipper
4
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Elasmus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.