Chamaecrista nictitans, the sensitive cassia,[1] sensitive partridge pea,[2] small partridge pea[3] or wild sensitive plant,[3] is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate and tropical Americas.[4] It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched.[5]
Chamaecrista nictitans | |
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Chamaecrista nictitans on Kahoolawe, Hawaii | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Chamaecrista |
Species: | C. nictitans |
Binomial name | |
Chamaecrista nictitans | |
Synonyms | |
Cassia nictitans L. Chamaecrista procumbens |
It is similar to Chamaecrista fasciculata except that the leaves are smaller.[3]
C. nictitans is undesirable as a forage or hay but can be used for both in subtropical areas.[6]
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Data related to Chamaecrista nictitans at Wikispecies
Taxon identifiers | |
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Chamaecrista nictitans |
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Cassia nictitans |
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