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Cassia cowanii var. guianensis

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 30 cm across. The young leaves are red. The flowers are bright yellow.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edges of forests and along river banks above the flood-water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Canafistula, Fava-mari-mari, Inga-miri, Seruia, Warua

Synonyms

Cassia leiandra var. guianensis Sandwith;