Characteristics
Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench var. nictitans
wild sensitive plant
Rocky summits, woodlands, thin forests, railroad edges, gravel pits, and disturbed soils. Mostly in open acidic sites with thin dry soils. If a lot of available habitat is present it can form extensive patches.
Herbaceous
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
FACU (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
S4S5 (State Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fabales
Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench var. nictitans - wild sensitive plant
Citation
Chamaecrista nictitans (L.) Moench var. nictitans
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Species Distribution Map
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