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I have this apparant vine...Opposite leaves (fern like) Small yellow flowers w a black center that close up when the sun goes down. Long pods (look li...
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weed? vine? #272673
Asked August 24, 2015, 4:41 PM EDT
I have this apparant vine...Opposite leaves (fern like) Small yellow flowers w a black center that close up when the sun goes down. Long pods (look like snowpeas) are also on this plant.
Will County Illinois
Expert Response
Thank you for sending this picture to us at eXtension.
What you have is a plant called partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculate). There's some information on this plant here: http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/part_peax.htm .
It is a legume, and is considered a native prairie plant. If you Google "partridge pea," you can find lots of great photos and information on this plant.
