Senna lindheimeriana
Showy Senna, Velvet Leaf Senna
Other regional names: Velvet Leaf Wild Sensitive Plant
- Velvet Leaf Wild Sensitive Plant
Also known as: Cassia lindheimeriana Scheele +2 more
- Cassia lindheimeriana Scheele
- Earleocassia lindeheimeriana (Scheele) Britton & Rose
- Earleocassia lindheimeriana (Scheele) Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Senna lindheimeriana (commonly known as Showy Senna or Velvet Leaf Senna) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Senna is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas