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Senna birostris

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

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

Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The flowers are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cassia birostris Vogel; Cassia hookeriana Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.; Chamaefistula birostris (Vogel) Vogel; Chamaefistula birostris J.F.Macbr.; Senna birostris var. birostris;