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Chamaecrista fasciculata
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name :
Partridge Pea
ATTRIBUTES
ATTRIBUTES
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Exposure
Full
Soil
Moist to Occasionally Dry
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Mature Spread
1-3 ft
Growth Habit
Self-Seeding
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Native to MA
Yes
Native to RI
Yes
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU
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Because it belongs to the legume family, this annual benefits the soil by fixing nitrogen. Cheerful yellow flowers draw bees and other pollinators, and it is a larval host for Little Yellow, Sleepy Orange, and Orange Sulphur butterflies. Dark seed pods appear after blooming, providing extended visual interest and reliable reseeding.Its delicate foliage pulls in when touched, earning its nickname “sensitive plant.” Partridge pea is often chosen for soil erosion control in disturbed areas.
