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Fabaceae
Crotalaria Species, Rattleweed, Wedge-Leaf Rattlepod, Yellow Lupin, Yellow Rattlebox
Crotalariaretusa
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Family
Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crotalaria
(kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
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Species
retusa
(re-TOO-suh)
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Synonym
Crotalaria cuneifolia
Crotalaria hostmannii
Crotalaria retusifolia
Dolichos cuneifolius
Lupinus cochinchinensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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Category
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Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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Other details
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
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Propagation Methods
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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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