42,285 observations
partridge pea
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Chamaecrista
About
Chamaecrista fasciculata, the partridge pea, is a species of legume native to most of the eastern United States. It is an annual which grows to approximately 0.5 meters tall. It has bright yellow flowers from early summer until first frost, with flowers through the entire flowering season if rainfall is sufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of partridge pea is Chamaecrista fasciculata.
- partridge pea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- partridge pea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- partridge pea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- partridge pea belongs to the order Fabales.
- partridge pea belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- partridge pea belongs to the genus Chamaecrista.