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Senna pendula
Senna pendula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Irwin & Barneby
Valamuerto
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SEPE4
USDA Native Status: L48 (NI), HI (I), PR (N)
This species includes botanical varieties that are North American natives. However, it also includes botanical varieties that are not native to North America, e.g. Senna pendula var. advena, Valamuerto. Non-native taxa are not treated in this database.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , FL , HI , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Senna pendula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Senna pendula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senna pendula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-03-09Research By: Joseph A. Marcus