Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista campestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after fire; benefits from periodic burning in pine savanna habitats.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 10–30 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarify seed coat (nick or hot water) to break physical dormancy; warm stratification may improve germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash