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Synonyms [1] List. Senna, the sennas, is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family ( Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae, [2] tribe Cassieae ser. Aphyllae [3] ). This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions.
By Liz Baessler. last updated 3 February 2021. Senna ( Senna hebecarpa syn. Cassia hebecarpa) is a perennial herb that grows naturally throughout eastern North America. It’s been popular as a natural laxative for centuries and is still commonly used today.
Senna, any of several species of usually yellow-flowered trees or shrubs, especially of the genera Cassia and Senna, in the pea family (Fabaceae), mostly of subtropical and tropical regions. Many are used medicinally. Some yield tanbark used in preparing leather. Some are cultivated as ornamentals.
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American senna is a herbaceous perennial in the Fabaceae (pea) family native to moist forested areas and disturbed sites in eastern North America. This is a striking plant while in bloom and has attractive foliage. The showy yellow flowers develop and grow into dark brown seedpods that attract birds and add winter interest to the garden.
Jan 2, 2024 · The Senna plant is a potent ayurvedic herb that is widely used for its therapeutic properties and indispensable medicinal properties in both modern and traditional medical platforms. It is considered an annual leguminous herb that is cultivated for leaves, pods flowers within the legume family.
Wild senna is a large, long-lived, herbaceous perennial, legume, .5 – 2 meters tall. The stout, central stem is light green, and slightly hairy in the upper stem and at the base of the upper compound leaves. The compound leaves are even-pinnate with about 10 – 20 leaflets. The medium to dark green leaflets are individually up to 2 - 5 ...
Sennas are a beautiful evergreen addition to most any landscape. Drought and heat tolerance are at the top of the list of plant characteristics for most people these days, and this plant has plenty of both. It thrives with only once a week watering, and will survive on much less.
