About Chamaecrista absus (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Chamaecrista absus (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby has the synonym Cassia absus. It is commonly known as pig's senna or tropical sensitive pea. It is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae, and is distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. This annual herb grows up to 60 cm (24 in) tall. It is a common weed that grows in cultivated areas and waste places. Its seeds are regularly harvested and sold for use in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia.
