Partridge Pea

(Chamaecrista fasciculata)

 

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Line Drawing: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada, Second Edition.

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)

Identification: Flowers large with 5 broad, yellow petals of unequal size and shape. Base of petals spotted with red. Stamens 10, elongate and hanging. Sepals elongate, narrow, and pointed, showing between the petals. Leaves divided into 6 to 15 closely packed, small leaflets. Each leaflet tipped with a small bristle. A small gland present at the base of each leaf. Leaflets sometimes sensitive to touch. Plant 1 to 2 feet in height.

Distribution: Throughout most of eastern North America and the central United States.

Habitat: Patridge Pea is found on sandy soil, usually in disturbed habitats.

Flowering period: July to September.

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)

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Wild Sensitive Plant (Chamaecrista nictitans)

 

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