Status: Native
Synonyms:
Cassia leptadenia Greenman
Chamaecrista leptadenia (Greenman) Cockerell
Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia is a spreading or upright annual with bright yellow petals and
pinnately compound leaves that can fold inwards. It is found on dry hillsides at middle elevation.
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Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Three Gate Road, Sept. 18, 2007
Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Jack Barragan & the 2013 WNMU Range Veg Class, Burro Mtns., Freeport McMoran Tyrone Mine property, October 24, 2013
Chamaecrista nictitans var. leptadenia, legume, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Jack Barragan & the 2013 WNMU Range Veg Class, Burro Mtns., Freeport McMoran Tyrone Mine property, October 24, 2013
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