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slender sensitive pea
Scientific Name: Chamaecrista serpens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Chamaecrista serpens: Slender Sensitive Pea
Chamaecrista serpens, commonly known as Slender Sensitive Pea, is an annual wildflower known for its delicate foliage. It is also referred to as Slender Sensitive-pea.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has slender stems and small leaves.
- Leaves are known to be sensitive to touch and will fold together when touched.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has slender stems and small leaves.
- Leaves are known to be sensitive to touch and will fold together when touched.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaecrista serpens (L.) Greene
- Common Names: Slender Sensitive Pea, Slender Sensitive-pea
- Family: Fabaceae
Morphological Characteristics
- Slender-stemmed annual, typically growing up to 1 foot tall.
- Pinnately compound leaves, each composed of numerous leaflets.
- Stems: Erect, slender, glabrous to minutely pubescent, usually branched with ascending to widely spread branches
- Slender hairless stems are initially light green, but become reddish
- Each compound leaf has up to 20 leaflets, which are somewhat sensitive to touch.
Distribution and Habitat
- This is a naturally occurring wildflower.
- Likely to be secure in NSW for the long term without targeted management, assuming adequate ongoing management of habitat within the public.
Additional Information
- Fertilization is recommended at planting or every 2-3 years, towards the end of winter or the beginning of Autumn.