Wild Senna (Cassia hebecarpa )

Family: Pea Family (Fabaceae)

Other Names: American Senna

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 11*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.469' W 84°25.029'

Interesting Facts: This species of prairie plant occurs in a very small population in the meadow area of the preserve. This species is endangered or threatened in many areas of New England. Wild Senna has organs on the leaf petioles that exude nectar to attract ants and other pollinators to the showy flowers.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.