Chamaecrista fasciculata

Not considered a native to the NY Finger Lakes Region, but definitely native to other parts of NY State. An annual with wildlife value and frequently seen in "native" plantings.

Seedling

compound leaves of partridge pea
Cotyledons are rounded-note just emerged plant at base
R. Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
prairie senna
partridge pea
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Native Region: 
East US
Great Plains
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Well-drained
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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