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Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii
Bahama Senna, Bahama CassiaFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Florida, Bahamas and Cuba
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season.
Similar plants:
- Cassia antillana, Senna nitida, Chamaefistula antillana, Cassia aurea (Golden Rain tree)
- Cassia occidentalis, Senna occidentalis, Cassia ligustrina (Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia)
- Cassia spectabilis, Senna spectabilis, Senna macranthera (Cassia, Scented Shower)
- Senna alata, Cassia alata (Empress candle plant, Candle Bush, Carrion Crow Bush, Candlesticks)
- Senna bicapsularis, Cassia bicapsularis, Cassia sennoides (Butterfly Cassia, Butterfly Bush, Winter Cassia)
- Senna corymbosa, Cassia falcata (Southern Cassia, Flowery Senna, Argentina Senna)
- Senna floribunda, Cassia floribunda (Golden Showy Cassia, Devils Finger)
- Senna multijuga, Cassia multijuga (False Sicklepod)
- Senna polyphylla, Cassia biflora, Cassia microphylla,Cassia polyphylla, Cassia tenuissima, Peiranisia polyphylla (Desert Cassia)
- Senna sp., Cassia sp. (Cassia)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cassia_bahamensis.htm
Bahama Senna. Low growing shrub with dense foliage and profuse, showy golden flowers. Drought tolerant, easy to grow. Good for small places or container culture.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant