West Indian Rattlebox (Crotalaria Trichotoma) is a annual or short-lived perennial herb, subshrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Crotalaria trichotoma is an erect annual or short-lived perennial herb or subshrub growing up to 2.7 meters tall, often used as green manure and cover crop.