Golden Cassia, Partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Physical Characteristics

Chamaecrista fasciculata is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern, Central and South-eastern N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

The plant is considered toxic for grazing animals[274].