Chamaecrista zygophylloides

Chamaecrista zygophylloides

Overview

Chamaecrista zygophylloides is a leguminous plant whose leaves resemble those of the caltrop family Zygophyllaceae, as its name suggests. It is a South Ame

Chamaecrista zygophylloides is a leguminous plant whose leaves resemble those of the caltrop family Zygophyllaceae, as its name suggests. It is a South American member of the genus Chamaecrista in the family Fabaceae, adapted to open or arid habitats.

Taxonomy

Orden Fabales
Familia Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Chamaecrista zygophylloides

Preguntas frecuentes

What family does Chamaecrista zygophylloides belong to?
Chamaecrista zygophylloides (Chamaecrista zygophylloides) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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