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Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans
Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench ssp. nictitans
Sensitive Partridge Pea, Partridge Pea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHNIN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Oblong
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , HI , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVMr. Smarty Plants says
Native ground cover to replace grass in Florida.
February 04, 2008
Where can I find a list of ground covers to replace my grass. I live in the south of Ocala Florida.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chamaecrista nictitans ssp. nictitans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-08-04Research By: TWC Staff