Chamaecrista nictitans
(Sensitive Partridge Pea)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Sensitive Partridge Pea, Wild Patridrge Pea
    Lifespan: Annual
    Zones: N/A
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: June - October
    Status: Native
    Range:

Chamaecrista nictitans, or Sensitive Partridge Pea, is native to about the southeastern half of the United States. It is an annual that grows in fields, meadows, open woods, prairies, along roadsides and railroads. It blooms from late spring into fall, with small yellow flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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