Kingdom Plantae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Subtribe Cassiinae Higher classification Legumes Order Fabales | Family Fabaceae Tribe Cassieae Scientific name Chamaecrista Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications Chamaecrista fasciculata, Chamaecrista hispidula, Chamaecrista bucherae |
Permaculture plant partridge pea chamaecrista fasciculata
Chamaecrista is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. Members of the genus are commonly known as sensitive pea. Several species are capable of rapid plant movement.
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Species
Chamaecrista comprises the following species:
Species names with uncertain taxonomic status
The status of the following species is unresolved:
References
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