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| Scientific Name | Chamaecrista fasciculata var. fasciculata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHFAF |
| Common Name | Partridge Pea | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 566216 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Dry, sandy areas. Plant: Erect annual 1 to 5 feet tall, one to several branched woody stems. Leaves: Alternate, compound, each up to 1-1/2 inches long with 8 to 10 pairs of small leaflets, 1/4 to 5/8 inch long. Inflorescence: Flowers about 1 to 1-1/2 inch across, with 5 yellow petals of unequal size, upper four petals with red spot near base, lower petal larger/broader; dark red stamens. Only one blooming at a time on each stem, withering by mid-day. Bloom Period: June to October. References:"Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
