Partridge Pea
© Don Verser
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Partridge Pea prefers full sun. It grows well in a variety of soil types, from clay to sandy. The small leaflets fold together when touched, giving the plant its name of sensitive plant.
- Scientific Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata
- Common Names: Partridge Pea, Sleepingplant, Sensitive Plant, Prairie Senna
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Growth Habit: Annual
- Height: 1 to 4 feet
- Leaves: Pinnately compound
- Flowers: Yellow with dark red centers
- Bloom Time: June through November
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts bees and butterflies. Larval food source for the little sulphur, cloudless sulphur, and sleepy orange butterflies. The seed pods are eaten by many species of birds.
Where to Find It
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