Chamaecrista falcinella
Chamaecrista falcinella
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Chamaecrista falcinella is a small herbaceous legume native to tropical Africa, with falcinella possibly referring to sickle-shaped pods or leaflets. The g
Chamaecrista falcinella is a small herbaceous legume native to tropical Africa, with falcinella possibly referring to sickle-shaped pods or leaflets. The genus Chamaecrista is pantropical with over 300 species, many of which are important nitrogen-fixing components of savanna ecosystems. This species grows in open bushveld and grassland habitats across central and eastern Africa.
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What family does Chamaecrista falcinella belong to?
Chamaecrista falcinella (Chamaecrista falcinella) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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