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Cassia grandis

 
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Family: Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cassia (KASS-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: grandis (GRAN-dees) (Info)

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Category:
Trees

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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By Dinu
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By jmlynn
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1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Dinu On Mar 11, 2007, Dinu from Mysore
India (Zone 10a) wrote:

The seed pods produce an offensive smell, much too contrary to the lovely pink blooms! It has earned a nickname of "Stinking toe"!

Positive punaheledp On Jul 8, 2004, punaheledp from Kailua, HI (Zone 11) wrote:

Native to tropical America. Bears heavy cylindrical pods 3' long. Pulp of fruit has laxative properties.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Homestead, Florida
Hana, Hawaii



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