| chamaecrista | (n) genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia, Syn. genus Chamaecrista |
| partridge pea | (n) tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia, Syn. sensitive pea, Chamaecrista fasciculata, wild sensitive plant, Cassia fasciculata |