Sesbania punicea
Spanish gold, rattlebox

Non-Native in Florida

This shrub, native to South America, is frequent in central and northern Florida, found in tidal marshes and disturbed sites. It flowers from spring to fall.

The UF/IFAS Assessment lists plants according to their invasive status in Florida. View the list here.

Click here to see the herbarium specimen image of the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HERBARIUM DIGITAL IMAGING PROJECTS.