Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica)

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Alternative Names
Maryland Wild Sensitive Plant, Maryland Wild Senna, Wild Senna, American Senna
Description of Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica)
Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a member of the Fabaceae (Pea Family), is a herbaceous perennial that grows to 6 feet tall and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. More information on this species can be found on this blog post.
Hosted Species
Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae)

Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea)

Sleepy Orange (Eurema nicippe)

Tailed Orange (Eurema proterpia)

Habitat
This species grows in open woodlands and wet meadows.
Range of Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica) in the United States and Canada
Interesting Facts
The species name, marilandica, means Maryland in Latin.
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