Chamaecrista vauthieri (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

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Synonyms

• Cassia vauthieri Benth. [valid]

Description

Chamaecrista vauthieri (also called Vauthier's Partridge Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaecrista vauthieri is used as a food source, for medicinal purposes, and as a fuel. The leaves can be eaten as a vegetable or brewed into a tea. The plant is also used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chamaecrista vauthieri is a yellow-green, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

Where to Find Chamaecrista vauthieri

Chamaecrista vauthieri is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry, sandy habitats, such as sandhills and dunes.

Chamaecrista vauthieri (Vauthier's Partridge Pea, Vauthier's Sensitive Plant, Vauthier's Sensitive Pea) - Uses, Benefits & Care (selinawamucii.com)

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