Senna lindheimeriana
(Velvet-leaf Senna)
Senna lindheimeriana, Canyon Lake Gorge Trail, Comal Co. 3424
Senna lindheimeriana, Canyon Lake Gorge Trail, Comal Co. 3428
Senna lindheimeriana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4275
Senna lindheimeriana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9377
Senna lindheimeriana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9361
Senna lindheimeriana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 9379
Senna lindheimeriana, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 0930
| Scientific Name | Senna lindheimeriana (Cassia lindheimeriana) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SELI4 |
| Common Name | Velvet-leaf Senna | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 505159 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, calcareous soils. Plant: Bushy perennial with 1 to several stems covered with fine hairs; 3 to 6 feet high. Leaves: Alternate, pinnately-compound leaves 5 inches long with 5 to 8 pairs of oblong to elliptic, sometimes pointed, leaflets, each 1 to 2 inches long, both sides covered with soft hairs. Inflorescence: Golden-yellow flowers 1-1/2 inch wide borne in terminal racemes arising from leaf axils; 5 elliptic petals with obvious veins; stamens straw-colored to light brown to reddish. Bloom Period: August to October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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