Chamaecrista fasciculata
Golden Cassia, Large Flowered Sensitive Pea
Other regional names: Partridge Pea +5 more
- Partridge Pea
- Prairie Senna
- Sensitive Pea
- Showy Partridge Pea
- Showy Partridgepea
- Sleepingplant
Also known as: Cassia brachiata (Pollard) J.F.Macbr. +18 more
- Cassia brachiata (Pollard) J.F.Macbr.
- Cassia castiglionia Collad.
- Cassia chamaecrista f. hirsuta Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista f. pubicaulis Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista L.
- Cassia chamaecrista var. cinerea Torr. & A.Gray
- Cassia chamaecrista var. glandulosa Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista var. nictitans Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista var. patellaria Kuntze
- Cassia chamaecrista var. robusta Pollard
- Cassia depressa Pollard
- Cassia fasciculata f. jensenii E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
- Cassia fasciculata f. mutata Fernald
- Cassia fasciculata f. transmutata Fernald
- Cassia fasciculata Michx.
- Cassia fasciculata var. brachiata (Pollard) Pullen ex Isely
- Cassia fasciculata var. depressa (Pollard) J.F.Macbr.
- Cassia fasciculata var. ferrisiae (Britton) B.L.Turner
- Cassia fasciculata var. littoralis (Pollard) J.F.Macbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in North America, Chamaecrista fasciculata (commonly known as Golden Cassia or Large-Flowered Sensitive Pea) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Canary Is., Maine, Mauritius, New Hampshire, Venezuelan Antilles