partridge pea (Meaning)
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partridge pea (n)
tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia
Synonyms & Antonyms of partridge pea
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partridge pea Sentence Examples
- The partridge pea's delicate flowers resemble small, fluttering butterflies.
- The plant's leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, resembling the plumage of a partridge.
- As a nitrogen-fixing legume, partridge pea enriches the soil for other plants.
- The seeds of the partridge pea are highly nutritious and were once used by Native Americans for food.
- The showy yellow blooms of the partridge pea attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- The dried seed pods of the partridge pea can be used in rattles or as percussion instruments.
- Partridge pea is an important plant in the conservation of Monarch butterflies as it provides nectar and host plants for their caterpillars.
- The flowers of the partridge pea close in the evening, resembling the resting pose of a partridge.
- The plant's ability to tolerate drought and poor soil conditions makes it a valuable species for restoration projects.
- Partridge pea has been used in traditional medicine for its healing properties, such as reducing inflammation and pain.
FAQs About the word partridge pea
tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The partridge pea's delicate flowers resemble small, fluttering butterflies.
The plant's leaves are arranged alternately along the stem, resembling the plumage of a partridge.
As a nitrogen-fixing legume, partridge pea enriches the soil for other plants.
The seeds of the partridge pea are highly nutritious and were once used by Native Americans for food.
