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Senna artemisioides

Accession Count: 23
Common Name: feathery cassia
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Family Name: Fabaceae
Botanical Name: Senna artemisioides
Sub Species: artemisioides
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Characteristics: The leaves of the feathery cassia are pinnate, alternate, and have three to eight needle-like leaflets. The Shrub blooms from winter to spring and is one of the deserts earliest blooming species. 
Compound: Sen nem
Geographic Origin: Australia
Ecozone Origin: Australasia
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Cultivation Notes: It is preferred to prune the faded blooming flowers. The water use requirement is monthly and has a hardiness of 20ºF. 
Ethnobotany:
Height: 0 - 5 feet
Width: 0 - 5 feet
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Flower Season: Winter
Color: Yellow
Function:
Spread: Non-spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
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Hardy: Hardy
Water Use: Low water Use
Citations:
1. Walters, James E, and Balbir Backhaus. Shade and Color with Water-Conserving Plants. Timber Press, 1992.
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Senna artemisioides