Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia
Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest | United States | AZ, NM, TX
GBIF: Abraham Sánchez Romero
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaecrista
- Species:
- Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification by nicking, sanding, or hot water treatment for improved germination rates.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch