Senna crotalarioides

Senna crotalarioides

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Senna
Species:
Senna crotalarioides

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (e.g., nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 1-4 weeks at warm temperatures.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash