FABACEAE

Senna lindheimeriana

Common Name:  Lindheimer's Senna

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habit--Senna lindheimeriana is an herbaceous perennial flowers--what subfamily of Fabaceae (Papilionoideae, Caesalpinioideae, or Mimosoideae) does this species belong to?  How can you tell?
leaf--what complexity is present? stems showing pubescence--these short hairs cover the stems and leaves, and give the plant a downy feel
fruits (legumes)