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Cassia purpusii |
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Baja
California Senna |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Rounded |
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Size: |
3' h x 3' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring &
Fall |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
Yellow |
Hardiness: |
To 35
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Sun to
partial sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
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Soil Type: |
Rocky or
Sandy |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Fabaceae |
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Distribution: |
Endemic to Baja California |
Habitat: |
Coastal
mesas, plains, and along arroyos |
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Wildlife Value: |
Flower nectar is collected by
hummingbirds and butterflies. |
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Description: |
Unusual dark green leaf outlined in purple.
Yellow flowers in spring and fall. Cassias attract a variety of
butterflies. |
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