Mutuy, Versicolor senna.
Senna versicolor
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
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The flowers are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anaranjada, Mayca, Mutuy, Saliba, Saligua
Synonyms
Cassia latopetiolata Dombey ex Vogel; Cassia pazensis Rusby; Cassia versicolor Vogel; Senna versicolor var. versicolor;