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Fabaceae
Chamaecrista
Chamaecrista Moench. Common name: Partridge-pea.
A genus of about 250-350 species, shrubs and herbs, of primarily tropical and subtropical areas, extending into temperate areas in North America, South America, and e. Asia.
Subfamily: Caesalpinoideae. clade: Caesalpinoid clade.References: Franck (2021a) In Weakley et al. (2021); Irwin & Barneby (1982); Isely (1975); Isely (1990); Isely (1998); Marazzi (2023a) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2023a); Robertson & Lee (1976). Show full citations.
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© Gary P. Fleming | Chamaecrista nictitans var. nictitans | Original Image ⭷
© Keith Bradley | Chamaecrista keyensis | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Chamaecrista fasciculata var. macrosperma | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Chamaecrista nictitans var. nictitans | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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