Senna aphylla

Accession Count: 4
Common Name: Argentine desert senna, leafless senna
Family Name: Fabaceae
Botanical Name: Senna aphylla
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Characteristics: The Argentine desert senna is a deciduous species that is leafless and photosynthesizes through its stiff green stems. Another common name of this species is leafless senna. 
Compound: Sen aph
Geographic Origin: West Argentina
Ecozone Origin: Neotropic
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Natural History: The Senna aphylla is endemic to west Argentina where is was then distributed to the south ().
Cultivation Notes: The Shrub has a hardiness of 20ºF and blooms anywhere from the start of spring throughout the fall season.
Ethnobotany: The species has a natural xeriscape value that people consider when landscaping. 

Height: 6 - 10 feet
Width: 6 - 10 feet
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Flower Season: Spring
Color: Yellow
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Spread: Non-spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
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Hardy: Hardy
Water Use: Low water Use

Citations:
  1.  Jones, Warren D, and Charles M Sacamano. Landscape Plants for Dry Regions: More Than 600 Species from around the World. Fisher Books, 2000.
  2. eol.org
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Senna aphylla