Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Chamaecrista

Species:

Chamaecrista ochnacea var. ochnacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 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:

Well-adapted to fire-maintained pine ecosystems, resprouts vigorously after burning and is often abundant in recently burned areas.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires scarification through mechanical abrasion or brief hot water treatment. Seeds germinate readily after treatment with warm temperatures.

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