Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista linearifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to fire; seeds germinate well after fire in pine savannas.

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) then warm stratify; seeds germinate readily in warm soil.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash