July 26, 2019

Location: Melbourne, Hundred Acre Hollows

This is known as Partridge Pea
Also called the Sleeping Plant
Gamebirds like to eat its seedpods,
And its nectar is enjoyed by ants.

Sources: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plant Database - Chamaecrista fasciculata

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

October 19, 2018

Location: Malabar, Malabar Scrub

This is Chamaecrista fasciculata
Commonly known as Partridge Pea.
It's large, showy flowers with red accents,
Just call out, "Come on Get Happy!"

Sources: Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center - Chamaecrista fasciculata

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson