partridge pea

partridge pea

n. An annual plant (Chamaecrista fasciculata) in the pea family, native to eastern and central North America, having yellow flowers and leaves with numerous leaflets that fold when touched.

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partridge pea - tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus CassiaCassia fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata, sensitive pea, wild sensitive plantChamaecrista, genus Chamaecrista - genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassiasubshrub, suffrutex - low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base