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wait-a-bit vine
Scientific Name: Caesalpinia phyllanthoides
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wait-a-bit Vine: A Prickly Customer
The "Wait-a-bit Vine" is a name given to several plants, most notably Caesalpinia phyllanthoides and Caesalpinia decapetala. These plants are known for their prickly nature, which can "catch" those who brush against them, hence the name "wait-a-bit."
Considerations for Pets and Children
- These plants are described as prickly, suggesting they may have thorns or sharp edges.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Caesalpinia phyllanthoides Standl.
- Common Names: Wait-a-bit vine, wait-a-minute tree, wait-a-bit tree, wait-a-bit plant, mysore thorn, wait-a-while, wait a while, hairy mary.
- Genus: Caesalpinia
- The plant belongs to the genus Caesalpinia.
- Alternative Scientific Name: Caesalpinia decapetala is also mentioned as a wait-a-bit plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- While specific locations aren't detailed, the text suggests these plants might be found in home gardens and potentially in areas where they could become invasive.
- Airlie Beach, Australia, is mentioned in the context of a restaurant review, and while not directly related to the plant's natural habitat, it indicates the potential presence of similar plants in that region.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Caesalpinia phyllanthoides is described as a shrub.
- Caesalpinia decapetala is described as a prickly vine or shrub.
- Caesalpinia decapetala features twice-compound leaves.
- It is perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is named "Bush lawyer (plant)", which is another plant in the Smilax family.