Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia
Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia
Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia
Cassia occidentalis - Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia
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Why all Floridians want Coffee Senna in their landscape and what it has to do with Coffee
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- 🌼 Beauty without the hassle! Cassia occidentalis, commonly known as Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, or Privet Cassia, offers striking beauty and practical benefits, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and herbal medicinal garden.
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- 🌼 From spring to fall, this medium-sized shrub showcases clusters of orange-yellow flowers that look like little yellow hummingbirds from the distance and attract butterflies and bees. The large, red-veined leaves add ornamental value even when not in bloom.
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- 🌼 Coffee Senna thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought- and cold-tolerant once established. Requires minimal care, making it ideal for gardeners seeking beauty without the hassle. Its spreading habit can provide a natural hedge or privacy screen.
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- 🌼 Coffee Senna gets its common name from the resemblance of its seeds to coffee beans. The seeds are dark and oval-shaped, much like coffee beans. Despite the name, the seeds are not related to the actual coffee plant (Coffea arabica). The "Senna" part of its name refers to its botanical Senna genus, which includes various species traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
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- 🌼 Health Benefits of Coffee Senna
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Coffee Senna has a history in traditional medicine:
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- ✔️Digestive Aid: The seeds have mild laxative properties, aiding in constipation relief.
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- ✔️Respiratory Support: Infusions of the root and dried flowers are used to treat gastrointestinal issues, colds, and flu .
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- ✔️Skin Health: Poultices made from the roots and flowers are applied to treat skin disorders such as eczema .
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- ✔️Nutritional Value: The seeds are rich in iron and other minerals, contributing to overall health .
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