Hairy Sensitive Pea

Chamaecrista pilosa

Native to:
Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Chamaecrista
Species:
Chamaecrista pilosa
USDA Symbol:
CHPI5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to open, sandy areas; avoids waterlogged conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 10–30 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.