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Candle bush

Senna alata

Photo by DaneRiva
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Field Notes

Description:

The shrub stands 3–4 m tall, with leaves 50–80 cm long. The inflorescence looks like a yellow candle. The fruit shaped like a straight pod is up to 25 cm long. Its seed are distributed by water or animals. The leaves close in the dark.

Species ID Suggestions

Candle bush

Senna alata

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PublishedJanuary 27, 2012

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