Chamaecrista Species, Roundleaf Sensitive Pea

Chamaecristarotundifolia

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaecrista (kam-ay-KRIS-ta)
Species
rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Cassia bifoliolata
Cassia monophylla
Cassia pentandra
Cassia rotundifolia
Chamaecrista bifoliolata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

This is the only member of the sensitive pea group to have 1 pair of rounded leaflets. They are occasionally found in the central part o...Read More

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