Chamaecrista absus explained

Chamaecrista absus (syn. Cassia absus), the pig's senna or tropical sensitive pea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, with a worldwide distribution in the tropics and subtropics.^{[1] [2]} An annual herb reaching, it is a common weed of cultivated and waste places, and its seeds are regularly harvested and sold for use in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia.^[3]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:

• Chamaecrista absus var. absus – entire range
• Chamaecrista absus var. meonandra - Arizona, Mexico, Honduras

Notes and References

1. 54310-2 . Chamaecrista absus (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby . 29 October 2022 .
2. Web site: Tropical Sensitive Pea . 2022 . Flowers of India . 29 October 2022 . Common name: ...Four-leaved senna, Black grain... .
3. Web site: Useful Tropical Plants Chamaecrista absus . Fern . Ken . 20 July 2022 . tropical.theferns.info . Tropical Plants Database . 29 October 2022 .