Cassia fistula

Uses

India (northeastern): flowers eaten by Santal people. (Maharashtra/Goa): flowers and leaves eaten. (Deccan): leaves eaten in seedling stage.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

L.

Vernaculars:

Hindi[?]: Amaltas. (leaves): Bahava. English: Indian laburnum

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Fabaceae

 Plant Locations:

• Asia
  • India
    • Deccan
    • Goa
    • Maharashtra

 Plant References:

• SINGH & ARORA
• UPADHYE
• VARTAK
• WATT

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