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Senna obtusifolia

sickle pod

Synonyms
Cassia obtusifolia
Cassia tora

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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Senna

Genus description

Senna can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs , trees or perennials with pinnate leaves and terminal or axillary racemes, corymbs or panicles of usually yellow, bowl-shaped, 5-petalled flowers

Name status

Correct

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