Pink shower tree, Wishing tree
Cassia bakeriana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A broadleaf evergreen tree. It grows 7-10 m tall. The leaves are large and compound with leaflets along the stalk. There are 5-7 pairs of leaflets. these are oblong with round tips and are 5-8 cm long. The flowers are pink to purple. The stamen are yellow. There are in long drooping stalks with 20-40 flowers in a group. The fruit are bean like pods. These are 40 cm long and have 30-40 seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand (country/location of origin), USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds