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Senna multiglandulosa

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A shrub.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Bolivia, East Africa, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Southern Africa, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten. Caution: They contain glucosides that are removed with cooking.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Leaves, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cassia tomentosa L. f.;