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narrowpod sensitive pea
Scientific Name: Chamaecrista lineata var. keyensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Narrow-pod Sensitive-pea (Chamaecrista lineata)
This page provides information about the Narrow-pod Sensitive-pea, scientifically known as Chamaecrista lineata, and related plants.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces seed pods.
- The leaflets of some species are sensitive to touch.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces seed pods.
- The leaflets of some species are sensitive to touch.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Chamaecrista lineata
- Common Names: Narrow-pod Sensitive-pea, Key cassia
- Other Common Names Mentioned: Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Sensitive Plant, Sensitive Partridge-Pea, Prairie Senna, Large-flowered Sensitive-Pea, Dwarf Cassia, Senna, Locust Weed, Beach Sensitive Pea
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Synonyms/Related Species:
- Chamaecrista nictitans (Wild Sensitive Plant)
- Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge Pea)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Related ITIS Name: Chamaecrista lineata (Sw.) Greene (TSN 26797)
Distribution and Habitat
- Not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The fruit is a straight, narrow pod, typically 1 to 2 inches long, which splits along 2 sutures to release seeds.
- Leaves of C. fasciculata and C. nictitans are sensitive, folding together when touched.
- Flowers are marked with red.
- The plant produces compound foliage with many narrow leaflets.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Thrips are known to interact with pea plants.
- Pea aphids may feed on pea plants.
Further Information
- University of Florida/FLMNH Herbarium Digital: Chamaecrista lineata var. keyensis Fabaceae FLAS 69189 narrow-pod sensitive-pea Key cassia.