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chamaecrista

/ˌkæm.ɪˈkrɪs.tə/

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noun

/ˌkæm.ɪˈkrɪs.tə/formalscientific
  • ruРод тропических трав или полукустарников, характеризующийся чувствительными листьями и стручками, которые внезапно раскрываются; некоторые виды относят к роду Cassia.

A genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs characterized by sensitive leaves and pods that dehisce suddenly; some species are placed in the genus Cassia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of tropical plantsC2formalscientific

    A genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs with sensitive leaves and pods that open suddenly; some species were previously classified under the genus Cassia.

    ruРод тропических растений

    • Chamaecrista species are often found in tropical regions.
    • The leaves of Chamaecrista are known for their sensitivity to touch.
    • Botanists have reclassified several Cassia species into the Chamaecrista genus.