Senna pilifera

Senna pilifera

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | Ecuador | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru | Venezuela

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

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

Source: deepseek-v4-flash