Jangli sana
Cassia holosericea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 20-120 cm high. The branches are hairy. The leaves are 5-12.5 cm long. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves.
Probably edible. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, East Africa, Ethiopia, Middle East, Oman, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The leaves and fruit are used to adulterate Cassia senna. The seeds can be eaten in small amounts.
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit, seeds