Need help to I.D. this plant.

8 years ago

I found this plant growing in my garden. I had planted some seeds, and wasn't sure if it was one of the seeds. Now it's gotten bigger, and it's flowering. I need to find out what it is, and if it's good for butterflies? Pictures attached, and thank you. I'm in zone 10b.

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Rhonda
8 years ago
Definitely some sort of legume by the flower. I'm sure that, if she's out there, Miss Sherry will know what it is. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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MissSherry
8 years ago
It's probably Senna septemtrionalis - Senna septemtrionalis

I had to look up various cassias/sennas, because I've never seen one with this particular form and leaf shape. Cassia obtusifolia has flowers much like this one, but the leaves are very different, rounded and big. Are you in Florida? It's said to grow there, among other warm climes.

As expected, it's a host for various sulphurs.

Sherry
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ily68
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes, I'm in Miami Florida. Just looked up the name, and it does look like it. I haven't seen any butterflies on it yet. I do have other plants for the Sulphurs, candlestick plant, another type of sienna which I don't know the name. Bought it Home Depot, the butterfly area, and it grew to be a small tree. Thank you.