Senna lindheimeriana

Senna lindheimeriana, the velvet leaf senna, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.[2][3][4] It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and to eastern Mexico.[1] A perennial typically 1.5 m (5 ft) tall, it is hardy to USDA zone 8a, and is recommended for xeriscaping and for feeding birds, butterflies and bumblebees.[4][3] It is thought to be lethally toxic to livestock, but is so foul-smelling and unpalatable that only starving mammals will consume it.[5]

Senna lindheimeriana
Flower and flower buds
Branch with flowers
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Senna
Species:
S. lindheimeriana
Binomial name
Senna lindheimeriana
Synonyms[1]
  • Cassia lindheimeriana Scheele
  • Earleocassia lindheimeriana (Scheele) Britton

References
  1. "Senna lindheimeriana (Scheele) H.S.Irwin & Barneby". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. "Senna lindheimeriana (Scheele) H.S. Irwin & Barneby Taxonomic Serial No.: 505159". itis.gov. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023. Common Name(s): velvet leaf senna, showy senna, velvet leaf wild sensitive plant
  3. "Senna lindheimeriana". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 8 July 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023. Lindheimer's Senna, Velvet Leaf Senna, Velvetleaf Senna, Velvet-leaf Wild Sensitive-plant, Puppy-dog Ears
  4. "Senna Species, Lindheimer's Senna, Velvetleaf Cassia Senna lindheimeriana". Dave's Garden. MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. "Lindheimer Senna Senna lindheimeriana". Plants of Texas Rangelands. Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management, Texas A&M University. 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.


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