Cassia sp.
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Description
Cassia spp. probably C occidentalis L. or C. siamea or C obtusifolia. A group of leguminous shrubs.
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Edible Uses
The leaves of some species have been reported as eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves of some species have been reported as eaten. CAUTION Many Cassia species contain poisonous alkaloids. They should only be eaten with extreme caution.
Known Hazards
Many Cassia species contain poisonous alkaloids and should only be eaten with extreme caution.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They mainly occur in the tropical lowlands.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Cultivation
Mostly they are self sown from seed.
Notes
There are 100 Cassia species. This group has been revised to a smaller more consistent group. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
