species 13,801 observations
Sensitive Pea
Chamaecrista nictitans
Field notes
Supports All
10
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cloudless Sulphur, Ceraunus Blue, Rusty-banded Adelphia Moth, Caristanius Moth
6
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Potato Leafhopper
1
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Bumble Bee, Metallic Epauletted-Sweat Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
3
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.