Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista glandulosa var. pinetorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to Florida scrub fire regime, resprouts from crown after fire. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces woody competition and maintains open habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seed coat is hard and impermeable. Scarification by nicking, abrasion, or brief hot water treatment improves germination rates significantly.

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