Country senna
Senna candolleana

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The pods are distinctly curved.

There are 100 Cassia species. This group has been revised to a smaller more consistent group. Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dog senna

Synonyms

Cassia bicapsularis var. chilensis Benth.; Cassia candolleana Vogel; Cassia closiana Phil.; Cassia emarginata Clos; Cassia obtusa Clos; Cassia quebracho Steud.; ? Cassia tora L.; Cassia obovata Collad.; Cassia burmanni Wight;