Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia)

Botanical name: Cassia roxburghii

Common names: Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Sri Lanka, Southern India

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Graceful tree with spreading, drooping branches appearing to be overweighted by its wealth of clustering red blossoms. Has alternate pinnate leaves in pairs with colored margins which further enhance the appearance.

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