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Family: Fabaceae   Pea Family

Genus: Chamaecrista   Sensitive Pea
Genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods. Some species placed in genus Cassia.

Scientific Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.) Greene
Common Name(s): Partridge Pea, Golden Cassia, Locust-weed, Sleeping-plant
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-CASFA-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
Caption:

ID: Hrb-CASFA-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense