Crotalaria aegyptiaca

Crotalaria aegyptiaca

Native to:
Egypt | Gulf States | India | Oman | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai | Somalia | Sudan-South Sudan | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Crotalaria
Species:
Crotalaria aegyptiaca

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds have hard seed coats; scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) is recommended to improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash