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Chamaecrista
nictitans
(L.) Moench
Published In:
Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici et Agri Marburgensis, a staminum situ describendi 272. 1794. (
Methodus
)
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(Last Modified On 11/2/2016)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Project Data
(Last Modified On 3/17/2017)
GROWTH: Lifespan:
Annual, Perennial
Life form:
Herbaceous, Shrub
TOXICITY: Toxicity:
Predicted
Toxic parts:
Pods, Seeds
Details: Toxicity:
The pods and seeds of this species are specifically noted to contain anthraquinones (the active ingredients in Senna species used as laxatives) which could cause gastrointestinal symptoms if large amounts were consumed (Burrows & Tyrl 2001).
References:
Roskov, J. L. Zarucchi, F.A. Bisby & Novoselova. (eds.) 2014. ILDIS World Database of Legumes (version 12, May 2014).
Burrows & R. J. Tyrl. 2001. Toxic Plants N. Amer. Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.
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