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| Scientific Name | Senna pilosior (Cassia pilosior) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SEPI3 |
| Common Name | Trans-Pecos Senna | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505169 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Desert habitat, gravelly soil; in the US, found only in Big Bend. Plant: Low-growing perennial, less than one-foot tall; stems covered with fine hairs. Leaves: Compound leaves with a pair of oblong, nearly round leaflets, up to one-inch long; fine hairs on both surfaces. Inflorescence: Drooping yellow flowers, 5 petals with obvious brownish veins, light brown stamens. Bloom Period: Apparently moisture-dependent; photos below taken in April and December. References: "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey. |
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Texas Status: Native |
