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;