Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista Fasciculata

Partridge Pea Flowering Shrub, Cold Hardy and Drought Resistant Border Hedge, Erosion Control

Chamaecrista fasciculata, commonly known as Partridge Pea, is a beautiful annual plant that belongs to the pea family. It is native to North America and can be found in many parts of the United States. The plant is named after its seed pods, which are said to resemble the footprints of a partridge.

Partridge Pea grows up to 3 feet tall and has bright yellow flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves of this plant are feathery and delicate, giving it a soft and graceful appearance. It is often grown for its ornamental value and is also used for erosion control.

Aside from its aesthetic qualities, Partridge Pea has several medicinal properties and has been used by Native American tribes for centuries. The plant contains alkaloids that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. It has also been used as a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and other digestive issues.

Overall, Chamaecrista fasciculata is a beautiful and useful plant that is worth considering for both its ornamental and medicinal properties.

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Description

This wildflower provides yellow flowers during summer months, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. Seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and songbirds, and the plant provides excellent cover for gamebirds and browse for deer. Leaves collapse when touched, giving rise to the common name Sensitive-plant. Like other members of the pea family. 

Partridge-pea attracts birds, butterflies, and wildlife like Nectar-Bees, Nectar-Butterflies, Seeds-Granivorous birds, Nectar-ants, requires the presence of microorganisms that inhabit nodules on the plant’s root system and produce nitrogen compounds necessary for the plant’s survival.