Bladder senna
Colutea istria
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub that loses its leaves. It grows 2 m high and spreads 2 m wide. The stem is erect and branching. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. They are small and oval. The flowers are yellow and red. They are pea shaped. The fruit are inflated pods. It contains a few seeds.
There are about 26 Colutea species. Possibly misapplied to Colutea abyssinica.
Where it is found
It will grow on most soils. It grows in protected sunny positions. It is resistant to drought and sensitive to frost. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Balkans, Bulgaria, Egypt - Sinai, Europe, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa (country/location of origin), Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Saysib