Scientific details

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cassia bicapsularis = Senna bicapsularis

 COMMON NAME(S): Christmas senna
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FAMILY: Leguminosae - Pea family
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TYPE: 535 species of trees, shrubs and annual or perennial herbs
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ALLERGENIC COMPONENTS: Leaves (and other parts?)
ALLERGENIC PRINCIPLES: Anthraquinone
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COMMENTS: A purgative, toxic if ingested in large quantities. The nectar is thought to be toxic to bees.
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