About Crotalaria rotundifolia J.F.Gmel.
Taxonomic Classification
Crotalaria rotundifolia J.F.Gmel. is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Crotalaria in the pea family (Fabaceae). One common name for this species is rabbitbells.
Basic Biological Traits
It is a perennial nitrogen-fixing dicotyledonous legume that produces yellow flowers, and grows in the Southeastern United States.
Morphology
This species has simple leaves, and its flowers are arranged in racemes.
Cold Response
Individuals of Crotalaria rotundifolia die back when exposed to freezing temperatures.
Habitat
It is most commonly found in longleaf pine savannas, and has also been observed growing in slash pine flatwoods, sandhill communities, and scrub environments.
