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Chamaecrista

Chamaecrista

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A group of tropical small plants in the pea family with sensitive leaves and seed pods that burst open
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Chamaecrista are known for their sensitive, touch-responsive leaves.

Examples

  • The explosive pods of Chamaecrista help the plant disperse its seeds widely in tropical habitats.

  • Botanists recently reclassified some members of Chamaecrista that were formerly placed in the genus Cassia.

  • The Chamaecrista plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Many species of Chamaecrista are known for their sensitive leaves.

  • Several species within the genus Chamaecrista are known for their sensitive, touch-responsive leaves.

  • The explosive pods of Chamaecrista help the plant disperse its seeds widely in tropical habitats.

  • Botanists recently reclassified some members of Chamaecrista that were formerly placed in the genus Cassia.

Surface Forms

Chamaecrista singular
Chamaecristas plural

Etymology

Chamaecrista comes from the Greek chamae meaning 'on the ground' and the Latin crista meaning 'crest', the same root as the English word crest. So, the name helps you remember these are plants that grow close to the ground, often small herbs or shrubs with sensitive leaves and seed pods that burst open.