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Gold Medallion Tree

Cassia leptophylla

Photo by Ava T-B
Published on Project Noah
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32.7153, -117.157

Field Notes

Description:

A tree with long seed pods, about 16 inches. In the summer this tree has big yellow flowers. This is not a native plant to this region.

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Street Tree/Cassia leptophylla

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Comments (4)
Ava T-B
When these seed pods turn brown, you can shake them like a rain stick and the seeds make a wonderful percussion instrument.
Ava T-B
Thanks Susi! Cindy, the leaves of this one were different from your spotting, but they're close -- thanks!
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Ava, I spotted a similar tree at Disneyland http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7369060

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Seeds and Seed Pods
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PublishedDecember 25, 2011

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