Senna italica (Senegal Senna)
Senna italica (Senegal Senna) growing stems with clusters of yellow flowers and round green leaves
Botanical name: Senna italica
Common names: Senegal Senna, Italian Senna, Port Royal Senna
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
A low branched herb producing characteristic caterpiller-shaped pods.
In India, it is used to produce a dye known as 'neutral henna'.
Similar plants: Senna italica (Senegal Senna)
- Cassia antillana (Golden Rain tree)
- Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna)
- Cassia occidentalis (Coffee Senna)
- Cassia spectabilis (Cassia)
- Senna alata (Empress candle plant)
- Senna artemisioides subsp. artemisioides (Dense senna)
- Senna artemisioides subsp. oligophylla 'Oligophylla' (Outback Cassia)
- Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii (Grey Cassia)
- Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia)
- Senna corymbosa (Southern Cassia)
Senna italica (Senegal Senna) showing rounded green leaves alongside arched dark brown fruit pods.
Senna italica (Senegal Senna) with green pinnate leaves and small yellow flower among curved brown pods
Senna italica (Senegal Senna) with small green rounded leaves and multiple yellow flowers.
Senna italica (Senegal Senna) with dense growth and clusters of small yellow flowers on branches
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