Senna candolleana
(Vogel) H. S. Irwin & Barneby
Country senna
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Description
A tropical shrub in the legume family (Fabaceae) characterized by distinctly curved pods.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Notes
There are 100 Cassia species. This group has been revised to a smaller more consistent group. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Synonyms
Cassia bicapsularis var. chilensis Benth.Cassia candolleana VogelCassia closiana Phil.Cassia emarginata ClosCassia obtusa ClosCassia quebracho Steud.?
Cassia tora L.Cassia obovata Collad.Cassia burmanni Wight
Also Known As
Dog senna
References (2)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 109
- SHANKARNARAYAN & SAXENA,
