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Sensitive-Pea (Chamaecrista)

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Sensitive-Pea Genus Details

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This plant is a member of the Fabaceae, or pea family. This genus contains branched, annual herbs with saucer-shaped glands at the base of the leaf stalk, leaflets of 5-20 pairs and yellow flowers. This plant is native to the U.S. and is found in forested or natural areas, open woods and in disturbed areas along roadsides. It is also used in landscaping as herbaceous or woody ornamental flowering shrubs. When consumed in large quantities, the seeds of this plant are toxic.

Sensitive-Pea Allergy Info

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This genus is usually considered to be a minor cause of allergic reactions.

Sensitive-Pea Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Sensitive-Pea (Chamaecrista) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Sensitive-Pea Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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