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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: I sent a picture in last night of a plant for ID, thinking in the back of my mind that …

  • Question

    I sent a picture in last night of a plant for ID, thinking in the back of my mind that it may be Senna hebecarpa. Today, I returned and was able to pet a picture of the petiole and the emerging inflorescence. Am i correct in my assumption?

    Answer

    Dear Nannie, good morning. Yes, I agree with your determination--the plants look like textbook Senna hebecarpa. Great job, by the way, this is a special plant in MA (it is endangered). I will email you today about reporting your find to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Program. Best wishes.