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Chamaecrista chamaecristoides
Chamaecrista chamaecristoides (Collad.) Greene
Beach Sensitive Pea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHCH3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Freely branching main stems decumbent, forming mats or low thickets up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Chamaecrista chamaecristoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chamaecrista chamaecristoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chamaecrista chamaecristoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-10Research By: Joseph A. Marcus