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Meaning of partridge pea
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partridge pea (n)
tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia
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.
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tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia
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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.
