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Cliffe, Harry

Senna pilosior

Senna pilosior (B.L. Rob. ex J.F. Macbr.) Irwin & Barneby

Trans-pecos Senna

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Cassia pilosior

USDA Symbol: SEPI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Bumble Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Senna pilosior in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Senna pilosior in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senna pilosior

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-15
Research By: DEW

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