Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Senna bauhinioides (Gray) Irwin & Barneby
(Twinleaf Senna, Two Leaf Senna)


Family: Fabaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Cassia bauhinioides Gray
Cassia bauhinioides Gray var. arizonica Robinson
Earleocassia bauhinioides (Gray) Britton & Rose

Senna bauhinioides is a spreading low plant with gray-green foliage. The yellow flowers frequently only partly open. The fruit is a plump pod. The leaves are paired. Senna bauhinioides is found in dry sandy areas at lower elevation.
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Senna bauhinioides, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Apache Peak, Sept. 7, 2007



Senna bauhinioides, flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Chloride Flats



Senna bauhinioides, flower, photo Elroy Limmer, Chloride Flats



Senna bauhinioides, growth habit, photo Elroy Limmer, Chloride Flats



Senna bauhinioides, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City Airport, Sept. 9, 2009



Senna bauhinioides, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road at the Grant County/Silver City Airport, Sept. 9, 2009



Senna bauhinioides, closeup of pod, photo Russ Kleinman, Pancho Canyon, November 26, 2009



Senna bauhinioides, macro of seeds, photo Russ Kleinman, Pancho Canyon, November 26, 2009


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