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hairy sensitive pea

Scientific Name: Chamaecrista pilosa

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Hairy Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista pilosa)

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as having hairy stems and pods, which could be a tactile concern for sensitive pets.
  • The leaflets are "sensitive" and fold together when touched, which may be interesting for pets but could also be a potential attractant for chewing or playing.

Considerations for Children

  • The leaflets are "sensitive" and fold together when touched, offering an interactive element that may attract children.

Quirky Facts

  • The leaflets of the partridge sensitive-pea are called 'sensitive' because the leaves fold together when touched with a finger.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Chamaecrista pilosa (L.) Greene
  • Common Names: Hairy Sensitive Pea, Hairy Partridge Pea
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
  • Genus: Chamaecrista (Sensitive Pea)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Mentions of other Chamaecrista species suggest close relationships and potential for confusion, such as Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea) and Chamaecrista portoricensis (Puerto Rico Sensitive Pea). Also mentioned are Chamaecrista diphylla (Twoleaf Sensitive Pea) and Chamaecrista rotundifolia (Roundleaf Sensitive Pea).

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Hairy Sensitive Pea is mentioned in the context of the United States and Florida specifically.
  • It is referenced in relation to Florida hammocks and coastal plain environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Hairy Sensitive Pea is a forb/herb, specifically a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It can be an annual or perennial plant.
  • Mature stems can become somewhat lignified.
  • Stems are described as hairy and leafy.
  • Some varieties have hairy green stems, sometimes with a reddish tint.
  • The leaflets fold together when touched.
  • Pods develop during the fall, initially hairy green, later changing color.

Ecological Role

  • The Hairy Sensitive Pea is mentioned as a larval host plant.
  • It is also referred to as weedy.

Cultivation

  • The Hairy Sensitive Pea prefers locations with at least a few hours of direct sunlight each day.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and information.
  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chamaecrista pilosa.
  • The USDA is listed as a source of information.